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Lakeside, OH

Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Ohio.

Population

508

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

738

ZIP codes

0

Lakeside and its ZIP codes

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Lakeside at a glance

  • Lakeside is about 2.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $92,500 a year, 30% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,200 (about 2.1 times the Ohio figure).

Local data for Lakeside, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lakeside, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,500

Poverty rate

5.6%

Median home value

$445,200

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

68.0%

Median age

67.7

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (106), Irish Americans (51), Scottish Americans (28).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Lakeside.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,434

14,252 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,759

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$358M

FY 2026, $8,863 per person

Ottawa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lakeside, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone46.9%
  • Carpooled17.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home25.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lakeside, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

450

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

608

2.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 22°F

34.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lakeside, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.1%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

9.4%

U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Cities near Lakeside

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MarbleheadVillage1.9 mi3.2
Kelleys IslandVillage5.1 mi4.3
Bay ViewVillage6.2 mi0.3
SanduskyCity6.5 mi9.6
Crystal RockCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.1
Put-in-BayVillage8.5 mi0.4
CastaliaVillage9.9 mi1
Port ClintonCity10 mi2.1
Whites LandingCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
BloomingvilleCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
HuronCity14 mi4.9
VickeryCensus-designated place15 mi0.4
Wightmans GroveCensus-designated place17 mi0.1
MitiwangaCensus-designated place18 mi0.4
BellevueCity19 mi6.1
MilanVillage19 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lakeside, OH in?
Lakeside is in Ottawa County, Ohio.
What is the population of Lakeside, OH?
About 508 people live in Lakeside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lakeside?
Nearby places include Marblehead (1.9 mi), Kelleys Island (5.1 mi), Bay View (6.2 mi), Sandusky (6.5 mi), Crystal Rock (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023