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Ravenna, OH
City in Portage County, Ohio.
Population
11,274
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,001
ZIP codes
0
Ravenna and its ZIP codes
Ravenna at a glance
- Ravenna is about 6.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 165th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $59,971 a year, 16% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,700 (35% below Ohio) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Ravenna, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ravenna, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,971
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$139,700
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,365), Irish Americans (1,337), Italian Americans (1,190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Ravenna.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,907
56,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,553 per person
How people get to work
Ravenna, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ravenna, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ravenna, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Ravenna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brady LakeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Sugar Bush KnollsVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| KentCity | 6.3 mi | 9.5 |
| StreetsboroCity | 7 mi | 23.5 |
| BrimfieldCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| MantuaVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| StowCity | 9.6 mi | 17.1 |
| Munroe FallsCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| AtwaterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| TallmadgeCity | 11 mi | 14 |
| GarrettsvilleVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| SuffieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Silver LakeVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MogadoreVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| HiramVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WindhamVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ravenna, OH in?
- Ravenna is in Portage County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Ravenna, OH?
- About 11,274 people live in Ravenna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ravenna?
- Nearby places include Brady Lake (3.9 mi), Sugar Bush Knolls (6.1 mi), Kent (6.3 mi), Streetsboro (7 mi), Brimfield (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023