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Grand Rapids, OH
Village in Wood County, Ohio.
Population
802
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
909
ZIP codes
0
Grand Rapids and its ZIP codes
Grand Rapids at a glance
- Grand Rapids is about 3.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, 7% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,700 (19% below Ohio) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Grand Rapids, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grand Rapids, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$173,700
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (315), Irish Americans (98), Italian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Grand Rapids.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
74,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $5,899 per person
How people get to work
Grand Rapids, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Rapids, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Rapids, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Grand Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McClureVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| WestonVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| NeapolisCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| TontoganyVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Milton CenterVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Liberty CenterVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| CustarVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitehouseVillage | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| HaskinsVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| WatervilleCity | 9.5 mi | 5.2 |
| MalintaVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 12 mi | 13.1 |
| SwantonVillage | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| PortageVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| RudolphCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| NapoleonCity | 14 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Rapids, OH in?
- Grand Rapids is in Wood County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Grand Rapids, OH?
- About 802 people live in Grand Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Rapids?
- Nearby places include McClure (4.7 mi), Weston (5.2 mi), Neapolis (5.9 mi), Tontogany (6.5 mi), Milton Center (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023