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Ottawa, OH
Village in Putnam County, Ohio.
Population
4,441
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
977
ZIP codes
0
Ottawa and its ZIP codes
Ottawa at a glance
- Ottawa is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,950, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,700 (11% below Ohio) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Ottawa, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ottawa, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,950
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,972), Mexican Americans (549), Italian Americans (344).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Ottawa.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,967
12,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,403
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$208M
FY 2026, $6,033 per person
How people get to work
Ottawa, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ottawa, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
336
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ottawa, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Ottawa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlandorfVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| GilboaVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| West LeipsicVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| PandoraVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Columbus GroveVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Miller CityVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| KalidaVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| LeipsicVillage | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| VaughnsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BelmoreVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BlufftonVillage | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Mount CoryVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CairoVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Benton RidgeVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ContinentalVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BeaverdamVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ottawa, OH in?
- Ottawa is in Putnam County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Ottawa, OH?
- About 4,441 people live in Ottawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ottawa?
- Nearby places include Glandorf (1.9 mi), Gilboa (6.3 mi), West Leipsic (6.3 mi), Pandora (6.7 mi), Columbus Grove (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023