County
Ottawa County, Ohio
Ohio · 39,481 residents (July 2025 estimate) · 15 ZIP codes · 19 cities, villages and townships
39,481 people (July 2025 estimate), -2.2% since the 2020 census; life expectancy 76.6 years; median household income $76,709 (2024). The county in numbers
Local events in Ottawa County
30 events in the next 90 days from 6 public calendars. All local events in Ottawa County
Checked October 20; the events page is refreshed daily.
Ottawa County in numbers
The public records that are kept county by county, in 25 blocks. Every figure names its source; a tile's small line gives the comparison or the date.
Population
How many people live here, how the count has moved since 2020 and since 1900, and how the USDA classes the county.
- residents, July 2025 estimate
- 39,481
- Census Bureau vintage 2025
- since the April 2020 census
- -2.2%
- from 40,367 in the Census Bureau's April 2020 estimates base
- births since July 2020
- 1,421
- deaths since July 2020
- 2,871
- net migration since July 2020
- +635
- people who moved in, minus people who moved out
- net domestic migration, 2025
- -21
- moved in from elsewhere in the U.S., minus moved out
- net international migration, 2025
- +23
Ottawa County peaked at 41,428 people in 2010.
It is 1.8 times its 1900 size.
USDA rural-urban continuum code 3 of 9 (1 is the most metropolitan): metro - counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population.
USDA ERS county typology (2015 codes): a nonmetro county with a recreation economy, with none of the ERS distress flags.
| Year | People | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,248 | first census that counted the county |
| 1850 | 3,308 | decennial census |
| 1900 | 22,213 | decennial census |
| 1950 | 29,469 | decennial census |
| 1970 | 37,099 | decennial census |
| 1990 | 40,029 | decennial census |
| 2000 | 40,974 | Census Bureau estimates base, April 1 |
| 2010 | 41,428 | decennial census |
| 2020 | 40,367 | Census Bureau estimates base, April 1 |
| 2025 | 39,481 | July estimate |
Source: Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (vintage 2025, join_popest.py); decennial counts 1900-1990 from 'Population of States and Counties of the United States 1790-1990', 2000/2010 from intercensal files; USDA ERS Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023; USDA ERS county typology codes, 2015 edition · Census population estimates · USDA ERS county codes · USDA ERS county typology · About this topic
Moving in and out
People on tax returns that changed county between the returns filed in 2022 and 2023, counted by the IRS.
- people moved in, 2022 to 2023
- 1,880
- on tax returns filed from a new county
- people moved out
- 1,780
- net people
- +100
- moved in, minus moved out
- people stayed put
- 33,356
- income that moved in
- $88 million
- adjusted gross income on the arrivals' 2023 returns
- income that moved out
- $69 million
- adjusted gross income on the leavers' 2023 returns
| From | People |
|---|---|
| Lucas, OH | 319 |
| Wood, OH | 239 |
| Sandusky, OH | 191 |
| To | People |
|---|---|
| Sandusky, OH | 256 |
| Lucas, OH | 241 |
| Wood, OH | 227 |
Source: IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration flows, 2022-2023 · IRS migration data · About this topic
Income and poverty
The Census Bureau's 2024 small-area estimates for the county.
- of residents below the poverty line, 2024
- 9.3%
- of children below the poverty line, 2024
- 11.4%
- median household income, 2024
- $76,709
Source: Census SAIPE 2024 county estimates · Census SAIPE · About this topic
Jobs and wages
Unemployment in the latest month and what employers in the county pay, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- unemployment rate, July 2026
- 3.5%
- 5.0% a year earlier
- people in the labor force, July 2026
- 21,356
- looking for work
- 751
- average weekly wage, first quarter of 2026
- $1,156
- +0.4% on the year
- jobs covered by unemployment insurance
- 13,175
- +3.1% on the year
- establishments
- 1,211
| Sector | Jobs | Average weekly wage |
|---|---|---|
| manufacturing | 2,288 | $1,385 |
| restaurants and hotels | 1,665 | $431 |
| retail | 1,375 | $671 |
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics; BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2026 Q1 · BLS local unemployment · BLS QCEW · About this topic
The county economy
What the county produces and earns, from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- real GDP, 2024 (2017 dollars)
- $2.0 billion
- -3.1% since 2019
- GDP in 2024 dollars
- $2.6 billion
- current dollars, before adjusting for inflation
- personal income per person, 2024
- $68,759
- 10th of Ohio's 88 counties
- change in income per person since 2019
- +28.2%
- before inflation
Source: BEA regional accounts: county GDP (CAGDP1), per capita personal income (CAINC1), 2024 · BEA county GDP · About this topic
Businesses opening and closing
How many workplaces with employees opened and closed each year since 1978, how many people applied to start a business, and how many businesses run with no employees at all.
- workplaces opened in 2023
- 60
- 74 closed
- net workplaces, 2019 to 2023
- -9
- openings minus closings
- applications to start a business, 2025
- 431
- +71% since 2019
- businesses with no employees, 2023
- 3,204
- +12% since 2012
A workplace here is one location with paid employees: a chain with five stores is five. An application to start a business is a request for a federal employer number, not an opening, and most applicants never hire anyone.
| Years | Opened | Closed | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 to 1989 | 89 | 69 | +20 |
| the 1990s | 88 | 82 | +6 |
| the 2000s | 77 | 88 | -11 |
| the 2010s | 64 | 61 | +2 |
| 2020 to 2023 | 71 | 73 | -2 |
| Year | Opened | Closed | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 67 | 68 | -1 |
| 2020 | 68 | 71 | -3 |
| 2021 | 82 | 69 | +13 |
| 2022 | 75 | 79 | -4 |
| 2023 | 60 | 74 | -14 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Business Dynamics Statistics 1978-2023; Business Formation Statistics, county business applications 2005-2025; Nonemployer Statistics 2012-2023 · Census Business Dynamics Statistics · Census Business Formation Statistics, counties · Census Nonemployer Statistics · About this topic
Federal money
What the federal government obligated to the county in fiscal 2025, by county of performance; Social Security, Medicare and most benefits are not counted.
- in federal contracts performed in the county, fiscal 2025
- $44 million
- $1,096 a resident
- in federal grants, fiscal 2025
- $77 million
- $1,918 a resident
- in federal loans and loan guarantees
- $80,908
- in direct federal payments to people and organizations
- $341 million
Source: USAspending federal awards by county of performance, fiscal 2025 · USAspending · About this topic
Health rankings
County Health Rankings 2025 measures for the county, with the Ohio figure alongside.
- life expectancy at birth
- 76.6 years
- Ohio 75.2
- years of life lost before 75, per 100,000 (premature death)
- 8,724.4
- Ohio 9,740
- population health group among U.S. counties
- 4 of 10
- 1 is healthiest
- community conditions group among U.S. counties
- 4 of 10
- 1 is best
- of children in poverty
- 12.0%
- Ohio 17.5%
- uninsured
- 6.6%
- Ohio 7.1%
At least one community water system in the county had a health-based drinking water violation in the rankings' reporting year.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (years) | 76.6 | 75.2 |
| Years of potential life lost before 75, per 100,000 (premature death) | 8,724.4 | 9,740 |
| Adults in fair or poor health | 16.2% | 17.9% |
| Uninsured | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| Children in poverty | 12.0% | 17.5% |
| Median household income | $76,582 | $67,873 |
| Income inequality (80th to 20th percentile household income ratio) | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Households with severe housing problems | 8.6% | 12.7% |
| People per primary care physician | 2,111 | 1,328 |
| People per mental health provider | 796 | 286 |
| People per dentist | 2,352 | 1,535 |
| Preventable hospital stays per 100,000 Medicare enrollees | 2,776 | 3,033 |
| Medicare enrollees with a flu vaccination | 53% | 51% |
| Injury deaths per 100,000 | 88.8 | 100.7 |
| Suicides per 100,000 | 22.0 | 14.7 |
| Child deaths per 100,000 (under 18) | 59.8 | 59.2 |
| Infant deaths per 1,000 live births | 7.0 | |
| Teen births per 1,000 females 15 to 19 | 12.6 | 17.4 |
| Average daily fine-particle pollution (PM2.5, µg/m³) | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Any drinking water violation in the county | Yes | |
| Population used by the rankings | 39,803 | |
| Population health group (1 to 10 among U.S. counties; 1 is healthiest) | 4 | |
| Community conditions group (1 to 10 among U.S. counties; 1 is best) | 4 |
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025 (University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute) · County Health Rankings · About this topic
Cancer
New cancers and cancer deaths per 100,000 people, age-adjusted, from the National Cancer Institute's State Cancer Profiles.
- new cancers a year per 100,000 people, age-adjusted, 2018 to 2022
- 510.0
- 95% confidence interval 483.9 to 537.3 · Ohio 472.9 · U.S. 448.6
- cases a year
- 348
- incidence trend
- stable
- cancer deaths a year per 100,000, age-adjusted, 2019 to 2023
- 179.4
- Ohio 160.3 · U.S. 145.4
- cancer deaths a year
- 131
- death-rate trend
- falling
- -0.9% a year
| Site | Per 100,000 | Ohio | Cases a year | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung | 59.6 | 63.6 | 46 | falling |
| Colorectal | 40.7 | 38.4 | 27 | falling |
| Female breast | 147.1 | 133.0 | 48 | stable |
| Prostate | 124.6 | 120.8 | 47 | stable |
| Leukemia | 19.0 | 13.0 | 13 | stable |
| Bladder | 21.4 | 21.8 | 16 | stable |
Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles, county incidence 2018-2022 and mortality 2019-2023 · NCI cancer profiles · About this topic
Drug overdoses
Provisional overdose death counts by county from the CDC, 12 months at a time.
- overdose deaths in the 12 months ending February 2025
- 10
- CDC provisional count
- deaths per 100,000 residents
- 25.1
- Ohio 20.8 in the 12 months ending December 2025
- highest 12-month total since 2020
- 17
- 12 months ending May 2022
The county count has been suppressed (1 to 9 deaths) in every month after February 2025.
Source: CDC NCHS provisional county drug overdose deaths, 12-month-ending counts; CDC VSRR for the Ohio row · CDC overdose data · About this topic
Medicare
Who in the county is on Medicare and how they are covered, from CMS enrollment counts.
- people on Medicare, 2025
- 13,006
- 33% of residents
- aged 65 or over
- 11,961
- younger people with disabilities
- 1,045
- chose a Medicare Advantage plan
- 51.7%
- also on Medicaid
- 9.1%
- with Part D drug coverage
- 86.9%
- enrollment since 2020
- +9.7%
- 11,860 enrollees then
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment by county, 2025 · CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment · About this topic
Severe weather
Hail, wind, flooding and tornado reports logged for the county in NOAA's Storm Events database.
- severe weather reports, 2016 to 2026
- 70
- NOAA Storm Events log
- in reported damage
- $6 million
- largest hail
- 1.25 in
- June 15, 2023
- strongest measured gust
- 79 mph
- March 31, 2023
The costliest event was river and street flooding on June 1, 2019, $2 million in damage. The mean level of Lake Erie rose 4 inches from May to June to a level of 574.61 ft. This monthly mean level broke the record high June level and it is the lake�…
| Kind | Reports |
|---|---|
| damaging thunderstorm wind | 50 |
| hail | 8 |
| flash floods | 4 |
| river and street flooding | 4 |
| Kind | Reports |
|---|---|
| lakeshore flooding | 11 |
| high wind | 5 |
| winter storms | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events database, 2016-2026 · NOAA storm events · About this topic
Weather warnings
Every warning, watch and advisory the National Weather Service has issued for the county since 2015.
- tornado warnings since 2015
- 11
- severe thunderstorm warnings
- 150
- flash flood warnings
- 14
- winter storm or blizzard warnings
- 7
- warnings, watches and advisories in all
- 837
| Product | Count |
|---|---|
| Tornado Warning | 11 |
| Tornado Watch | 11 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 150 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 14 |
| Areal Flood Warning | 10 |
| Areal Flood Advisory | 35 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 7 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 60 |
| Excessive Heat Warning | 2 |
| Heat Advisory | 31 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 |
| Wind Chill Warning | 4 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 |
| Year | Warnings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Source: National Weather Service warnings/watches/advisories, Iowa Environmental Mesonet VTEC archive, since 2015 · IEM warning archive · About this topic
Drought
How often the U.S. Drought Monitor has put the county in drought since 2000.
- weeks in moderate drought or worse since 2020
- 76
- of them severe or worse
- 37
- most recently 11 weeks in 2026
- weeks at least abnormally dry since 2020
- 127
- of all weeks since 2000 in drought
- 10%
The worst reading since 2000 was severe drought in March 2026.
As of September 1, 2026: no drought.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor weekly county statistics, 2000-2026 · U.S. Drought Monitor · About this topic
The long-run climate
Average temperature and precipitation over the whole county since 1895, from NOAA's county climate series; only complete years count.
- average year, 1996 to 2025
- 51.7 °F
- 49.6 °F in 1901 to 1930 · 50.0 °F in 1951 to 1980
- change since 1901 to 1930
- +2.1 °F
- warmest year since 1895
- 2024
- 54.8 °F
- precipitation in the average year, 1996 to 2025
- 34.5 in
- 33.4 in 1901 to 1930 (+3.6%)
- wettest year since 1895
- 2011
- 53.2 inches
- average temperature, 2025
- 51.6 °F
- 29.8 inches of precipitation
Source: NOAA nClimDiv county monthly temperature and precipitation, 1895-2026 (climdiv-tmpccy / climdiv-pcpncy) · NOAA climate at a glance · About this topic
Hazard mitigation
FEMA-funded projects in the county that reduce future flood, storm and other losses: buyouts, plans, studies and equipment.
- hazard mitigation projects since 1998
- 6
- FEMA grants, program years 1998 to 2019
- total project worth
- $2 million
- $1 million federal
- properties covered
- 32
Largest: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine for Ottawa (County), $993,974 (fiscal 2019).
| Project type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 3 |
| Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 |
| Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 |
Source: OpenFEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance projects, v4 API · OpenFEMA · About this topic
Air toxics
The EPA's modeled lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics across the county.
- lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics
- 20 in a million
- EPA AirToxScreen 2020
Mostly formaldehyde (14.5 in a million) and carbon tetrachloride (3 in a million).
Source: EPA AirToxScreen 2020 · EPA AirToxScreen · About this topic
Water use
The 2015 figures are the U.S. Geological Survey's last county estimate, made a different way; the two are not a trend.
- million gallons of fresh water withdrawn a day, 2015 (USGS estimate)
- 52.1
- people served by public water systems, 2015
- 31,100
- 118 gallons a person a day used at home
- people supplying their own water at home, 2015
- 9,800
| Use | Million gallons a day |
|---|---|
| All uses | 52.1 |
| Public water systems | 4.6 |
| Power plants (thermoelectric) | 42.0 |
| Industry (own supply) | 1.4 |
| Irrigation | 0.0 |
| Mining | 3.3 |
| Livestock | 0.0 |
| Fish farms (aquaculture) | 0.0 |
Source: USGS 2015 county water-use census (Dieter and others 2018) · ODNR Water Withdrawal Atlas (archived copy) · USGS county water use 2015 · About this topic
Fluoridated water
The share of county residents on community water whose water is fluoridated, from the Ohio Department of Health.
- of residents on community water receive fluoridated water
- 92.2%
Source: Ohio Department of Health county fluoridation profiles (DataOhio) · ODH fluoridation report (DataOhio) · EPA SDWIS search · About this topic
Firefighting foam (PFAS)
PFAS-based aqueous film-forming foam registered in the county with Ohio EPA, which is collecting it for disposal so it is never sprayed again.
- fire departments or other holders registered
- 6
- of PFAS-based AFFF foam registered with Ohio EPA
- 785 gal
- in sealed containers
- 710 gal
- in opened containers
- 75 gal
Source: Ohio EPA AFFF firefighting-foam inventory · Ohio EPA PFAS · About this topic
Farms
The county's farms in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. A dash means NASS published no figure: withheld to protect individual farms, or none reported.
- farms, 2022
- 590
- 203 acres to a farm on average
- acres in farms
- 119,544
- 108,716 acres of cropland
- of the county's land is cropland
- 64.3%
- farm products sold, 2022
- $87 million
- 8% from livestock, poultry and their products
| Crop or animal | Acres or head |
|---|---|
| Corn for grain (acres harvested) | 19,369 |
| Soybeans (acres harvested) | 69,221 |
| Irrigated land (acres) | 1,200 |
| Cattle and calves | 4,066 |
| Hogs and pigs | 10 |
| Egg-laying chickens | 1,119 |
| Broilers and other meat chickens | — |
| Turkeys | 101 |
Source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture county totals (Quick Stats bulk file) · USDA Census of Agriculture · NASS 2022 county profile · About this topic
Farm pesticides
Pesticides applied on the county's farms in 2018 as estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey, in kilograms of active ingredient.
- of pesticide active ingredient used on farms, 2018
- 79,375 kg
- USGS estimate (preliminary, high estimate)
- per square mile of land
- 300.4 kg
- 40th of Ohio's 88 counties, most per square mile first
- atrazine
- 6,440 kg
- glyphosate
- 38,502 kg
- compounds with an estimate
- 146
| Compound | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| glyphosate | 38,502 |
| metolachlor | 11,438 |
| atrazine | 6,440 |
| 2,4-D | 3,568 |
| glufosinate | 3,450 |
Source: USGS preliminary county agricultural pesticide-use estimates, 2018 (high estimate) · USGS county pesticide-use estimates, 2018 · About this topic
Rail accidents
Accidents railroads reported to the Federal Railroad Administration in the county since 2010. Yard mishaps at walking speed dominate; main-line derailments are the rare, dangerous ones.
- rail equipment accidents since 2010
- 4
- FRA Form 54
- derailments
- 1
Source: FRA Form 54 rail equipment accident reports, county fallback for railAccidentLine() · FRA rail equipment accidents (Form 54) · About this topic
House records
Where the house-by-house records on this county's ZIP pages come from, and how current they are.
- parcel records placed on the map
- 26,599
- snapshot of September 17, 2026
Ottawa County Auditor, ISSG public-records extract (full CAMA and tax) with the condensed GIS extract.
Office: Ottawa County Auditor (Jennifer J. Widmer, Port Clinton, Ohio); the property site and the extracts are hosted by ISSG Inc. Parcel points from OGRIP's Ohio Statewide Parcels..
These are full appraisal records: every house's year built, value and sales history opens from its ZIP page.
Source: Ottawa County Auditor, ISSG public-records extract (full CAMA and tax) with the condensed GIS extract, snapshot 2026-09-17 · Ottawa County Auditor (Jennifer J. Widmer · About this topic
What stands out
Where this county sits among Ohio's 88 on the measures the atlas tracks, and the sentences the inference engine built from them. Rankings and associations only: nothing here says one measure causes another, and a county-level pattern is not a fact about anyone who lives here.
- measures flagged for this county
- 5
- 4 in the worst tenth of the 88
- of the 85 counties with anything flagged
- 54th worst
- economy, environment, health
- losing ground on Ohio
- 1
- the gap to the state is widening
- peer group the engine compares it against
- small metro and micropolitan
"Losing ground on Ohio" compares trends, not levels: a county can be losing ground while its own number improves, if the rest of the state improved faster over the same years.
Ottawa County has Ohio's highest unemployed residents per 10,000 residents: 329.5 (2025). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across Ohio, share 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher and population, Asian or Pacific Islander per 10,000 residents move together. Ottawa County is an exception: its population, Asian or Pacific Islander per 10,000 residents is 46.5 (2022), far lower than the statewide pattern predicts from its share 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher of 29.5% (2024). Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Ohio Department of Health.
Ottawa County has Ohio's highest share of adults screened for cholesterol: 89.2% (2025). Source: CDC.
Ottawa County is among Ohio's ten highest for share age 65 and over (27.7%, 2024) and among the ten highest for share of adults with a cancer diagnosis (11.6%, 2025), two measures that move together across the state (rank correlation 0.86 with population held fixed). Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; CDC.
Across Ohio, Zillow Home Value Index (mid-tier) and total housing units per 10,000 residents move in opposite directions. Ottawa County is an exception: its total housing units per 10,000 residents is 7,283.8 (2024), far higher than the statewide pattern predicts from its Zillow Home Value Index (mid-tier) of $276,568 (2026). Sources: Zillow Research; U.S. Census Bureau.
Ottawa County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with coronary heart disease (5.4%, 2025) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,648, 2022), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.86 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
Ottawa County is among Ohio's ten highest for share age 65 and over (27.7%, 2024) and among the ten highest for share of adults with high blood pressure taking medicine for it (82.8%, 2025), two measures that move together across the state (rank correlation 0.80 with population held fixed). Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; CDC.
Ottawa County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with a cognitive disability (12.2%, 2025) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,648, 2022), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.86 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
| Measure | Latest | Ohio median | Rank, worst first | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI off-site transfers per 10,000 residents | 473,765.0 pounds per 10,000 residents (2024) | 120,393.1 | 12th of 86 | 473,765.0 from 256,098.7 since 2015 · losing ground on Ohio |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% (2025) | 4.9% | 6th of 88 | 6.5% from 6.8% since 2016 |
| Share of adults with a cancer diagnosis (non-skin, crude) | 11.6% (2025) | 9.6% | 2nd of 88 | |
| Share of adults with high cholesterol (crude) | 42.5% (2025) | 37.9% | 2nd of 88 | |
| Share of adults who binge drink | 19.6% (2025) | 18.3% | 9th of 88 |
Source: Cracked Buckeye inference engine (scripts/inference) over the county-year panel, run 2026-09-21 · What moves with what across Ohio
Places
The 19 cities, villages and townships whose residents live mostly in Ottawa County, with the population of each.
Cities 1
Villages 7
ZIP codes
The 15 ZIP codes whose residents live mostly in Ottawa County, largest first. Each links to its own page; the water system column links to the utility serving most of its residents.
| ZIP | Name | Residents | Water system | Radon | Home value | School district | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43452 | Port Clinton | 13,443 | Port Clinton City 46% Lake Erie |
3.6 pCi/L average radon | Median home $222,000 | Port Clinton City 4.5 stars overall | 19% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43449 | Oak Harbor | 8,057 | Oak Harbor Village 35% Mostly private wells |
3.5 pCi/L average radon | Median home $180,900 | Benton Carroll Salem Local 4.5 stars overall | 20% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43440 | Danbury Township and Lakeside Marblehead | 4,665 | Marblehead Village 29% Mostly private wells |
4.8 pCi/L average radon | Median home $297,100 | Danbury Local 4.5 stars overall | 16% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43430 | Genoa | 4,631 | Genoa Village 50% Lake Erie |
3.9 pCi/L average radon | Median home $156,700 | Genoa Area Local 3.5 stars overall | 3.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43416 | Elmore | 2,769 | Elmore Village 52% Lake Erie |
5.8 pCi/L average radon | Median home $197,100 | Woodmore Local 3.5 stars overall | 8.6% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43432 | Benton Township and Graytown | 1,354 | no mapped system | 7.2 pCi/L average radon | Median home $244,700 | Benton Carroll Salem Local 4.5 stars overall | 8.4% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43445 | Clay Township and Martin | 1,188 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $192,900 | Genoa Area Local 3.5 stars overall | 15% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43456 | Put-In-Bay Township and Put In Bay | 678 | Put-in-bay Village 20% Mostly private wells |
2.6 pCi/L average radon | Median home $589,000 | Put-in-Bay Local 3.5 stars overall | 6.5% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43468 | Allen Township and Williston | 565 | no mapped system | 3.7 pCi/L average radon | Median home $206,400 | Genoa Area Local 3.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43458 | Rocky Ridge | 312 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $97,100 | Benton Carroll Salem Local 4.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43408 | Clay Center | 251 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $117,800 | Genoa Area Local 3.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43446 | Put-In-Bay Township and Middle Bass | 118 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | No Census data | Middle Bass Local No 2025-26 report card | 9.3% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43433 | Portage Township and Gypsum | 101 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | No Census data | Port Clinton City 4.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43439 | Erie Township and Lacarne | 62 | Ottawa County Regional Water District 100% Lake Erie |
Too few radon tests | No Census data | Port Clinton City 4.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43436 | Put-In-Bay Township and Isle Saint George | 10 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | No Census data | North Bass Local No 2025-26 report card | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Source: residents: 2020 Census (POP100, ZCTA) · water systems: EPA SDWIS + service-area-boundary join · radon: Ohio Department of Health radon test results by ZIP since 2010 · home value: Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year by ZCTA (housing/commute tables) · school districts: Ohio school district boundaries (OGRIP via ODOT) · flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
On the map
Open the map fitted to Ottawa County. Every ZIP code in the table above links to its page, and each page opens the map at that ZIP.
Historic places: 21 National Register listings in Ottawa County. See every one on the map, each with its record and its National Park Service file.
Rankings within the county
The county's ZIP codes ranked by what the map measures; each heading links to the topic's page.
Local government
Who holds office in Ottawa County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Turnout
| Election | Registered | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 primary | 29,647 | 7,843 | 26.5% |
| 2025-11-04 general | 29,710 | 10,012 | 33.7% |
| 2025-05-06 primary | 30,790 | 4,720 | 15.3% |
| 2024-11-05 general | 30,695 | 24,215 | 78.9% |
| 2024-03-19 primary | 30,432 | 6,631 | 21.8% |
| 2023-11-07 general | 30,328 | 17,263 | 56.9% |
| 2023-08-08 special | 30,247 | 13,408 | 44.3% |
| 2022-11-08 general | 30,533 | 18,752 | 61.4% |
| 2022-08-02 primary | 30,416 | 2,008 | 6.6% |
| 2022-05-03 primary | 30,323 | 8,506 | 28.1% |
| 2021-05-04 primary | 8,116 | 1,680 | 20.7% |
| 2020-11-03 general | 30,442 | 24,243 | 79.6% |
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge of the Court of Common Pleas | Bruce A. Winters | Independent | 2027-02-08 | |
| Judge of the Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile & Probate | Frederick C. Hany, II | Republican | 2027-02-08 | |
| Judge of the Municipal Court | John C. Klaehn | Republican | 2031-12-31 | |
| Commissioners | Mark Stahl | Republican | 2029-01-01 | Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
| Auditor | Jennifer Widmer | Republican | 2027-03-07 | Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | James VanEerten | Republican | 2028-12-31 | |
| Clerk of Court of Common Pleas | Christopher Enoch [Appt.] | Republican | 2028-12-31 | Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
| Sheriff | Stephen J. Levorchick | Republican | 2028-12-31 | |
| Recorder | Nathan J. Daniels | Republican | 2028-12-31 | Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
| Treasurer | Anthony L. Hatmaker | Republican | 2029-09-02 | Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
| Engineer | Daniel B. Toris, Jr. [Appt.] | Independent | 2028-12-31 | Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2015: 2 of 2 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | Issue: Ottawa County Gas Aggregation | 7,768 | 4,341 | Passed (64.15% for) |
| 2022-11-08 | Issue: Local Liquor Option Nagoya Hibachi Express | 429 | 104 | Passed (80.49% for) |
| 2020-03-17 | Issue: Ottawa County Senior Citizens Tax Levy | 5,698 | 847 | Passed (87.06% for) |
| 2016-03-15 | Issue: Local Option Port Clinton 4A | 253 | 122 | Passed (67.47% for) |
| 2015-05-05 | Issue: Ottawa County - Ren 0.3 & Inc 0.2 | 3,358 | 1,529 | Passed (68.71% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Beth Gillman 71, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Richard Morgan 77, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Carmen Rene Daft 72, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Avery Robinson Jr. 69, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Sharon Kay Bowersox 58, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Sandra Shearon 53, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | John Smothers 105, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Gary Quisno 87, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Carla R. Bowyer 52, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Mary Ward 90, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Majorie Beth Leggett 89, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Lisa A. Bauer 57, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Chris Redfern 42, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Dana S. Alvarez 64, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Susan Mulligan 78, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | James Sass 55, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Democratic primary) | Thomas Weit 26, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Christopher Neill Enoch 54, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Lisa Beth Slobodzian 80, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | David Blankenbeker 70, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Darren F. Hogan 52, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Melvin E. Sprauer 133, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Robert E. Woodrome II 84, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Donna L. Keller 120, 100.0% |
| 2026-05-05 | Member of County Central Committee (Republican primary) | Kimberly Ann Fourman 89, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Health Indicators (the Auditor of State's 17 measures; critical / cautionary / positive): 2020 0 / 0 / 15; 2021 0 / 0 / 15; 2022 0 / 0 / 15; 2023 0 / 0 / 15; 2024 0 / 1 / 14; 2025 1 / 1 / 12.
- 1 unresolved finding for recovery on the Auditor of State's list.
- Financial Audit, 2024, released 2025-09-25
- Financial Audit, 2023, released 2024-09-26
Townships and villages without a page of their own
Allen Township: 4 of 4 money issues passed since 2016
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Officer | Jennifer Witt | 2028-03-31 | P.O. Box 440 Williston, OH 43468 | |
| Trustee | Ernest E. Cottrell, Jr. | 2027-12-31 | P.O. Box 440 Williston, OH 43468 | |
| Trustee | Scott F. Lau | 2029-12-31 | P.O. Box 440 Williston, OH 43468 | |
| Trustee | Julie Stahl | 2029-12-31 | P.O. Box 440 Williston, OH 43468 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2016: 4 of 4 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Issue: Allen Township Tax Levy Cemeteries | 662 | 370 | Passed (64.15% for) |
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Allen Township Tax Levy Police | 331 | 231 | Passed (58.9% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Allen Township Tax Levy Current Expenses | 848 | 556 | Passed (60.4% for) |
| 2016-11-08 | Issue: Allen Twp. Tax Levy Renewal Cemeteries | 1,329 | 646 | Passed (67.29% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Trustee | Scott F. Lau 551, 33.99%; Julie L. Stahl 518, 31.96%; Craig W. Blausey 385, 23.75%; AJ Marquis 167, 10.3% |
| 2023-11-07 | Trustee | Ernest E. Cottrell, Jr. 1,126, 100.0% |
| 2023-11-07 | Fiscal Officer | Jennifer Witt 1,096, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Agreed Upon Procedures, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-06-16
- Agreed Upon Procedures, 2022 to 2023, released 2024-08-22
Genoa Township: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2015
Money issues on the ballot since 2015: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-03 | Issue: Genoa LSD Renewal | 1,737 | 1,128 | Passed (60.63% for) |
School districts
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District: 7 of 10 money issues passed since 2016
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | Heather Dewitz | 2027-12-31 | 11685 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Aaron Avery | 2027-12-31 | 11685 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Kim Dusseau | 2029-12-31 | 11685 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Erin Moss | 2029-12-31 | 11685 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Troy Wittman | 2029-12-31 | 11685 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2016: 7 of 10 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Tax Levy Perm Improvements | 2,453 | 1,632 | Passed (60.05% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Tax Levy Current Operating Expenses | 2,370 | 1,705 | Passed (58.16% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Tax Levy Emergency Requirements | 2,276 | 1,809 | Passed (55.72% for) |
| 2022-11-08 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Tax Levy | 2,337 | 1,993 | Passed (53.97% for) |
| 2019-08-06 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Tax Levy | 1,377 | 1,428 | Failed (49.09% for) |
| 2019-05-07 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Income Tax | 1,039 | 1,362 | Failed (43.27% for) |
| 2019-05-07 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Levy - Improve | 1,392 | 1,012 | Passed (57.9% for) |
| 2019-05-07 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Levy - Operating | 1,385 | 1,019 | Passed (57.61% for) |
| 2016-11-08 | Issue: Benton-Carroll-Salem LSD Tax Levy Renewal Current Expenses | 3,463 | 1,923 | Passed (64.3% for) |
| 2016-08-02 | Issue: B-C-S LSD Bond Issue | 951 | 1,444 | Failed (39.71% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Troy Wittman 1,398, 25.22%; Kim Dusseau 1,013, 18.28%; Erin Moss 913, 16.47%; Jamie Lynn Tooman 873, 15.75%; David Eric Sherman 806, 14.54%; Jenni Meyers 540, 9.74% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Heather Dewitz 2,594, 54.29%; Aaron Avery 2,184, 45.71% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-03-26
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-05-08
Danbury Local School District
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | Michael Cole | 2027-12-31 | 9451 East Harbor Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Timothy E. Mackey | 2027-12-31 | 9451 East Harbor Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Charles V. DeLuca | 2029-12-31 | 9451 East Harbor Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Paul D. Sowers | 2029-12-31 | 9451 East Harbor Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Mary Lou Rinaldo | 2029-12-31 | 9451 East Harbor Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Mary Lou Rinaldo 861, 31.63%; Paul D. Sowers 790, 29.02%; Charles V. DeLuca 645, 23.7%; Louis D. Cardinale 426, 15.65% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Michael Cole 1,481, 50.07%; Timothy E. Mackey 1,477, 49.93% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-04-21
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2024-12-31
EHOVE Joint Vocational School District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 1 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: EHOVE Joint Vocational School District Bonds | 1,769 | 1,524 | Passed (53.72% for) |
Genoa Area Local School District: 8 of 12 money issues passed since 2015
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | Mark A. Morrison | 2027-12-31 | 2810 N. Clay Center Rd., Genoa, OH 43430 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Benjamin E. Widmer | 2027-12-31 | 2810 N. Clay Center Rd., Genoa, OH 43430 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Nicole Bergman [appt] | 2029-12-31 | 2810 N. Clay Center Rd., Genoa, OH 43430 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Dominic D'Emilio | 2029-12-31 | 2810 N. Clay Center Rd., Genoa, OH 43430 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Cheryl Routson | 2029-12-31 | 2810 N. Clay Center Rd., Genoa, OH 43430 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2015: 8 of 12 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 3 of 5.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD Tax Levy Necessary Requirements | 1,155 | 1,078 | Passed (51.72% for) |
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Genoa Area Local School District Substitute | 656 | 793 | Failed (45.27% for) |
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: Genoa Area Local School District Substitute Levy | 2,049 | 2,471 | Failed (45.33% for) |
| 2022-05-03 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD Tax Levy Additional 6 mills | 1,389 | 1,271 | Passed (52.22% for) |
| 2022-05-03 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD Tax Levy Replacement 0.5 mills | 1,610 | 1,049 | Passed (60.55% for) |
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: Genoa Area Local School District (Additional) | 512 | 833 | Failed (38.07% for) |
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD Tax Levy (Additional) Genoa Area LSD | 1,936 | 2,677 | Failed (41.97% for) |
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD (Renewal) Genoa Area LSD | 2,802 | 1,818 | Passed (60.65% for) |
| 2020-03-17 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD Tax Levy | 822 | 478 | Passed (63.23% for) |
| 2016-11-08 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD Tax Levy Renewal Permanent Improvements | 2,682 | 1,733 | Passed (60.75% for) |
| 2015-05-05 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD - Additional 6.38 mills | 1,345 | 1,001 | Passed (57.33% for) |
| 2015-05-05 | Issue: Genoa Area LSD - Renewal 5 mills | 1,633 | 710 | Passed (69.7% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Cheryl Routson 1,470, 51.52%; Dominic D'Emilo 1,383, 48.48%; No Other Valid Petition Filed 0 |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Mark A. Morrison 1,672, 38.3%; Benjamin E. Widmer 1,441, 33.01%; Thomas L. Cashen, III 1,252, 28.68% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-01-27
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-01-02
Lake Local School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Nathan K. Cooper 6, 33.33%; Nicholas R. Baer 5, 27.78%; Bradley L. Blandin 4, 22.22%; Tim Krugh 3, 16.67% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Darrel R. Wagner 7, 50.0%; John Ervin 5, 35.71%; Margene Akenberger 2, 14.29% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Middle Bass Local School District
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | Kathryn Schneider [appt] | 2027-12-31 | 985 Fox Rd., Middle Bass, OH 43446 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Marguerite Zitello | 2027-12-31 | 985 Fox Rd., Middle Bass, OH 43446 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Elizabeth Homon [appt] | 2029-12-31 | 985 Fox Rd., Middle Bass, OH 43446 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Theodora Keith-Morris | 2029-12-31 | 985 Fox Rd., Middle Bass, OH 43446 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Lawrence Sheller | 2029-12-31 | 985 Fox Rd., Middle Bass, OH 43446 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2022 to 2024, released 2025-03-18
North Bass Local School District
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | Richard Harlan [appt] | 2027-12-31 | Isle St. George, OH 43436 | |
| Member of Board of Education | William Dale Burris [appt] | 2027-12-31 | Isle St. George, OH 43436 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Dale Stonerook | 2029-12-31 | Isle St. George, OH 43436 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Mary Stonerook | 2029-12-31 | Isle St. George, OH 43436 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Robert Courtney [appt] | 2029-12-31 | Isle St. George, OH 43436 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2022 to 2024, released 2025-04-03
Port Clinton City School District
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | David G. Belden | 2027-12-31 | 811 S. Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Beth Benko | 2027-12-31 | 811 S. Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Gary J. Coon | 2029-12-31 | 811 S. Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Michele Mueller | 2029-12-31 | 811 S. Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Chris Mazur | 2029-12-31 | 811 S. Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Michele Mueller 1,955, 36.67%; Gary J. Coon 1,734, 32.52%; Chris Mazur 1,643, 30.81% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Beth Benko 2,624, 34.91%; David G. Belden 2,586, 34.4%; D. Eric Zeitzheim 2,307, 30.69% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-03-24
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-01-02
- STRS Examination, 2023 to 2024, released 2024-11-12
- SERS Examination, 2023 to 2024, released 2024-11-12
Put-in-Bay Local School District: 3 of 3 money issues passed since 2016
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | John R. Domer | 2027-12-31 | P.O. Box 659, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456 | |
| Member of Board of Education | William C. Market, IV | 2027-12-31 | P.O. Box 659, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Karen Goaziou | 2029-12-31 | P.O. Box 659, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456 | |
| Member of Board of Education | David S. Hill | 2029-12-31 | P.O. Box 659, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456 | |
| Member of Board of Education | Suzanne Kostura | 2029-12-31 | P.O. Box 659, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456 |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2016: 3 of 3 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Issue: Put-in-Bay LSD Tax Levy Recreation Purposes | 232 | 114 | Passed (67.05% for) |
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: Put-in-Bay LSD Tax Levy (Recreation Committee) Put-In-Bay LSD | 330 | 151 | Passed (68.61% for) |
| 2016-11-08 | Issue: Put-in-Bay LSD Tax Levy Renewal Recrecation | 313 | 146 | Passed (68.19% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Suzanne Kostura 298, 35.52%; Karen Goaziou 274, 32.66%; David S. Hill 267, 31.82% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | William C. Market, IV 301, 55.03%; John R. Domer 246, 44.97% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Karen Goaziou 310, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2022 to 2024, released 2025-09-16
Woodmore Local School District: 5 of 8 money issues passed since 2015
Money issues on the ballot since 2015: 5 of 8 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | Issue: Woodmore LSD Tax Levy | 915 | 479 | Passed (65.64% for) |
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: Woodmore Local School District (Substitute) | 210 | 124 | Passed (62.87% for) |
| 2019-05-07 | Issue: Woodmore LSD Levy | 263 | 115 | Passed (69.58% for) |
| 2016-11-08 | Issue: Woodmore LSD Tax Levy Renewal Emergency Requirements | 1,018 | 700 | Passed (59.25% for) |
| 2016-08-02 | Issue: Woodmore LSD Tax Levy Renewal | 243 | 300 | Failed (44.75% for) |
| 2016-03-15 | Issue: Woodmore LSD Emergency Requirements | 531 | 560 | Failed (48.67% for) |
| 2015-05-05 | Issue: Woodmore LSD - Additional 0.75% | 399 | 603 | Failed (39.82% for) |
| 2015-05-05 | Issue: Woodmore LSD - Renewal 4.15 mills | 532 | 475 | Passed (52.83% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Jan Busdeker 389, 26.27%; Eric J. Czech 377, 25.46%; Seth Collum 344, 23.23%; Aaron A. Miller 278, 18.77%; Ian Thomas Willinger 93, 6.28% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Traci Hernandez 983, 92.65% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Courts, districts and other bodies
Allen-Clay Joint Fire District: 2 of 2 money issues passed since 2025
Money issues on the ballot since 2025: 2 of 2 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 2 of 2.
Ballot issues
Harris-Elmore Public Library: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: Harris-Elmore Public Library Tax Levy | 3,852 | 2,381 | Passed (61.8% for) |
Ida Rupp Public Library: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2023
Money issues on the ballot since 2023: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Ida Rupp Public Library Tax Levy | 5,304 | 3,067 | Passed (63.36% for) |
Mid County Joint Ambulance District: 3 of 4 money issues passed since 2022
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 3 of 4 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Issue: Mid-County EMS Tax Levy Ambulance EMS | 654 | 541 | Passed (54.73% for) |
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: Mid County Joint Ambulance District Tax Levy Add | 1,413 | 1,525 | Failed (48.09% for) |
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: Mid County Joint Ambulance District Tax Levy Renewal | 2,045 | 940 | Passed (68.51% for) |
| 2022-11-08 | Issue: Mid County Joint Ambulance District Tax Levy | 1,749 | 551 | Passed (76.04% for) |
North Point Educational Service Center
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Board of Education | Judith A. Sander | 2027-12-31 | 1210 E. Bogart Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870, (See other counties for other members) | |
| Member of Board of Education | James Rinaldo | 2029-12-31 | 1210 E. Bogart Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870, (See other counties for other members) | |
| Member of Board of Education | Paul R. Lockwood II | 2029-12-31 | 1210 E. Bogart Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870, (See other counties for other members) |
Roster as of 2026-04-10: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Governing Board (this county's part) | Paul R. Lockwood II 5,828, 51.22%; James Rinaldo 5,551, 48.78% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Governing Board (this county's part) | Judith A. Sander 12,222, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Oak Harbor Public Library: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2023
Money issues on the ballot since 2023: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Oak Harbor Public Library Tax Levy | 2,933 | 1,153 | Passed (71.78% for) |
Ottawa County Senior Citizens Services: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | Issue: Ottawa County Senior Citizens’ Services Tax Levy | 16,666 | 6,512 | Passed (71.9% for) |
Park District of Ottawa County: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2020
Money issues on the ballot since 2020: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: Park District of Ottawa County Tax Levy | 14,109 | 9,270 | Passed (60.35% for) |
Riverview Nursing Home: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2023
Money issues on the ballot since 2023: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Riverview Nursing Home Tax Levy | 10,620 | 6,178 | Passed (63.22% for) |
Wood County Educational Service Center
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Governing Board (this county's part) | Timothy F. Smith 5, 41.67%; Bethany Vincent 4, 33.33%; Judith Paredes 3, 25.0% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Governing Board (this county's part) | Kathy Limes 7, 63.64%; Joseph L. Long 4, 36.36% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
How Ottawa County began
Ottawa County was established by the Ohio legislature on March 6, 1840, carved from parts of Erie, Lucas, and Sandusky counties, and organized the following year with Port Clinton as its seat. It takes its name from the Odawa (Ottawa) people, whose homeland once reached this stretch of the Lake Erie shore; more than half the county's official area is open water, taking in the Marblehead peninsula, the Bass Islands, and Sandusky Bay. The county's ground carries two distinct histories: the eastern peninsula and Catawba Island belonged to Connecticut's Firelands, granted in 1792 to compensate Revolutionary War fire losses, while the marshy western townships were part of the Great Black Swamp and were not drained and settled until decades later. Its single most consequential day arrived on September 10, 1813, when Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's fleet defeated a British squadron off Put-in-Bay in the Battle of Lake Erie, a War of 1812 victory now marked by the 352-foot Doric column of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island.
Researched 2026-09-25 · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org. The full history, with photographs, is on the pages of the county's places.
Local legend
Ohio folklore · told around Lake Erie, off Port Clinton and Huron
South Bay Bessie
Boaters have reported a long, dark serpent in Lake Erie since the 1800s. Sightings off Port Clinton and Huron got regular enough that a local newspaper held a naming contest. The winner: South Bay Bessie.
Source: Ohio Magazine, “Field Guide to Ohio Cryptids” (2024) · Ottawa County · Erie County
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Videos about Ottawa County
Short videos we made from the old maps and records. All videos
Politics
How Ottawa County has voted for president since 1852, turnout since 1996, and what is on its 2026 ballot.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Matched Ohio's winner | Matched the nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | Franklin Pierce | D | 18.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1856 | James Buchanan | D | 2.5 points | missed | matched |
| 1860 | Stephen A. Douglas | D | 9.4 points | missed | missed |
| 1864 | George B. McClellan | D | 1.4 points | missed | missed |
| 1868 | Horatio Seymour | D | 15.0 points | missed | missed |
| 1872 | Horace Greeley | LR | 12.3 points | missed | missed |
| 1876 | Samuel J. Tilden | D | 24.6 points | missed | missed |
| 1880 | Winfield Scott Hancock | D | 25.4 points | missed | missed |
| 1884 | Grover Cleveland | D | 26.7 points | missed | matched |
| 1888 | Grover Cleveland | D | 27.6 points | missed | missed |
| 1892 | Grover Cleveland | D | 29.3 points | missed | matched |
| 1896 | William Jennings Bryan | D | 22.0 points | missed | missed |
| 1900 | William Jennings Bryan | D | 19.7 points | missed | missed |
| 1904 | Alton B. Parker | D | 5.2 points | missed | missed |
| 1908 | William Jennings Bryan | D | 20.2 points | missed | missed |
| 1912 | Woodrow Wilson | D | 38.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1916 | Woodrow Wilson | D | 29.9 points | matched | matched |
| 1920 | Warren G. Harding | R | 20.1 points | matched | matched |
| 1924 | Calvin Coolidge | R | 19.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1928 | Herbert Hoover | R | 25.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1932 | Franklin D. Roosevelt | D | 30.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1936 | Franklin D. Roosevelt | D | 20.9 points | matched | matched |
| 1940 | Wendell Willkie | R | 10.6 points | missed | missed |
| 1944 | Thomas E. Dewey | R | 16.7 points | matched | missed |
| 1948 | Harry S. Truman | D | 4.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1952 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | R | 20.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1956 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | R | 26.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1960 | Richard Nixon | R | 16.7 points | matched | missed |
| 1964 | Lyndon B. Johnson | D | 26.1 points | matched | matched |
| 1968 | Richard Nixon | R | 5.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1972 | Richard Nixon | R | 19.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1976 | Jimmy Carter | D | 7.7 points | matched | matched |
| 1980 | Ronald Reagan | R | 11.2 points | matched | matched |
| 1984 | Ronald Reagan | R | 21.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1988 | George H.W. Bush | R | 7.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1992 | Bill Clinton | D | 6.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1996 | Bill Clinton | D | 12.3 points | matched | matched |
| 2000 | George W. Bush | R | 2.2 points | matched | matched |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | R | 4.1 points | matched | matched |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | D | 6.2 points | matched | matched |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | D | 4.3 points | matched | matched |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | R | 19.7 points | matched | matched |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | R | 23.4 points | matched | missed |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | R | 25.1 points | matched | matched |
Every presidential election in Ottawa County, year by year: its record with Ohio and the nation, closest and widest results, biggest swings, and where it has ranked among the 88.
| Year | Registered | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26,977 | 19,247 | 71.35% |
| 2000 | 28,726 | 20,185 | 70.27% |
| 2004 | 30,334 | 23,468 | 77.37% |
| 2008 | 30,429 | 23,475 | 77.15% |
| 2012 | 30,642 | 22,736 | 74.2% |
| 2016 | 29,606 | 22,678 | 76.6% |
| 2020 | 30,442 | 24,243 | 79.64% |
| 2024 | 30,694 | 24,215 | 78.89% |
On the 2026 ballot in Ottawa County:
- Attorney General of Ohio
- Auditor of State of Ohio
- Governor of Ohio
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027)
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-2-2027)
- Secretary of State of Ohio
- Treasurer of State of Ohio
- U.S. Senator from Ohio
- Ohio State Representative, District 44
- Ohio State Representative, District 89
- U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District
| Jurisdiction | Type | Question | Millage or amount | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead Village | Tax Levy (Renewal/Decrease) | Renews and decreases a 1-mill property tax levy for the streets, roads & bridges of Marblehead Village for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 1 mills | 5 years |
| Benton Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.5-mill property tax levy to maintain & operate cemeteries of Benton Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 0.5 mills | 5 years |
| Catawba Island 3 - Midway Stop & Go LLC Precinct | Liquor Option | Local liquor option on Sunday sales, in Catawba Island 3 - Midway Stop & Go LLC Precinct. | — | — |
| Elmore Village | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 2.5-mill property tax levy for the streets, roads & bridges of Elmore Village for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 2.5 mills | 5 years |
| Ottawa County | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.7-mill property tax levy to operate alcohol, drug addiction & mental health facilities of Ottawa County for 10 years, beginning in 2027. | 0.7 mills | 10 years |
| Genoa Village | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 1.3-mill property tax levy to operate, maintain & improve Veterans Memorial Park of Genoa Village for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 1.3 mills | 5 years |
| Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Precinct | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 1-mill property tax levy to maintain & upkeep Middle Bass Town Hall of Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Precinct for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 1 mills | 5 years |
| Genoa Area Local School District | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 4.75-mill property tax levy for the current operating expenses of Genoa Area Local School District for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 4.75 mills | 5 years |
| Genoa Area Local School District | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.5-mill property tax levy for the education technology of Genoa Area Local School District for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 0.5 mills | 5 years |
| Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Precinct | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 2-mill property tax levy for the fire protection, ambulance & EMS of Put-in-Bay Middle Bass Precinct for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 2 mills | 5 years |
| Port Clinton City | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 1.9-mill property tax levy for the fire protection & EMS of Port Clinton City for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 1.9 mills | 5 years |
| Allen 2 - Chippewa Country Club Precinct | Liquor Option | Local liquor option on Sunday sales, in Allen 2 - Chippewa Country Club Precinct. | — | — |
| Clay 2 - Cocina de Carlos Precinct | Liquor Option | Local liquor option on Sunday sales, in Clay 2 - Cocina de Carlos Precinct. | — | — |
| Oak Harbor Village | Income Tax (Additional) | Authorizes an additional 0.5% income tax for: Police protection; street & sidewalk improvement of Oak Harbor Village. | — | — |
| Clay Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.5-mill property tax levy to maintain & operate cemeteries of Clay Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 0.5 mills | 5 years |
What's on my ballot · Election 2026
Sources for the presidential results and turnout above
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0:
- 1852: 1852 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1856: 1856 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1860: 1860 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1864: 1864 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1868: 1868 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1872: 1872 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1876: 1876 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1880: 1880 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1884: 1884 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1888: 1888 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1892: 1892 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1896: 1896 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1900: 1900 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1904: 1904 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1908: 1908 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1912: 1912 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1916: 1916 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1920: 1920 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1924: 1924 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1928: 1928 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1932: 1932 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1936: 1936 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1940: 1940 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1944: 1944 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1948: 1948 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1952: 1952 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1956: 1956 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1960: 1960 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1964: 1964 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1968: 1968 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1972: 1972 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1976: 1976 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1980: 1980 United States presidential election in Ohio
- Ohio Secretary of State: oh_1984_general_president_county.xlsx -- Ohio Secretary of State Past Election Results portal
- MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL), Harvard Dataverse: County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024 (V20)
All 44 presidential elections 1852-2024 present. Turnout 1996-2024 per the ruling's storage section (county-level turnout before 1996 is confirmed absent from the OH SOS portal per A/sources/CITATIONS.md; not this task's scope to invent from elsewhere).
Where Ottawa County sits
Three measures this atlas holds, set against how all 88 counties voted for president. Ottawa County is the marked dot on each.
This is a pattern across counties, not a fact about any voter.
Ottawa County sits higher than 49 of the 88 counties measured on share white alone. White-alone share and the presidential vote
Ottawa County sits higher than 68 of the 88 counties measured on share 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher. Bachelor's-degree share and the presidential vote
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| County | Adult smoking (County Health Rankings, 2024) | Presidential margin, 2024 (R minus D, points) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 24.8% | R+66.1 |
| Allen | 21.9% | R+44.5 |
| Ashland | 21.1% | R+50.4 |
| Ashtabula | 26.8% | R+28.6 |
| Athens | 21.0% | D+10.8 |
| Auglaize | 18.8% | R+65.1 |
| Belmont | 22.2% | R+47.6 |
| Brown | 24.3% | R+61.8 |
| Butler | 18.1% | R+26.5 |
| Carroll | 22.5% | R+55.2 |
| Champaign | 21.3% | R+51.2 |
| Clark | 21.9% | R+29.8 |
| Clermont | 19.7% | R+36.1 |
| Clinton | 21.9% | R+55.1 |
| Columbiana | 22.5% | R+49.4 |
| Coshocton | 25.1% | R+52.6 |
| Crawford | 23.1% | R+53.4 |
| Cuyahoga | 18.7% | D+31.7 |
| Darke | 21.6% | R+65.8 |
| Defiance | 19.4% | R+40.2 |
| Delaware | 11.1% | R+6.7 |
| Erie | 20.1% | R+14.3 |
| Fairfield | 18.1% | R+24.3 |
| Fayette | 24.4% | R+55.6 |
| Franklin | 17.0% | D+28.7 |
| Fulton | 19.3% | R+42.8 |
| Gallia | 23.1% | R+59.8 |
| Geauga | 16.4% | R+24.3 |
| Greene | 15.9% | R+20.0 |
| Guernsey | 23.9% | R+52.4 |
| Hamilton | 17.2% | D+15.0 |
| Hancock | 19.2% | R+38.9 |
| Hardin | 23.1% | R+55.2 |
| Harrison | 23.2% | R+55.7 |
| Henry | 19.8% | R+47.1 |
| Highland | 24.7% | R+63.7 |
| Hocking | 24.4% | R+44.6 |
| Holmes | 26.8% | R+69.7 |
| Huron | 21.6% | R+44.4 |
| Jackson | 24.6% | R+58.4 |
| Jefferson | 24.1% | R+44.4 |
| Knox | 20.5% | R+45.3 |
| Lake | 17.2% | R+14.5 |
| Lawrence | 24.1% | R+50.9 |
| Licking | 17.8% | R+30.3 |
| Logan | 21.1% | R+56.7 |
| Lorain | 19.4% | R+5.8 |
| Lucas | 19.7% | D+12.7 |
| Madison | 20.8% | R+44.1 |
| Mahoning | 21.4% | R+9.5 |
| Marion | 24.1% | R+41.7 |
| Medina | 16.1% | R+25.0 |
| Meigs | 27.4% | R+57.4 |
| Mercer | 18.9% | R+67.2 |
| Miami | 18.3% | R+45.5 |
| Monroe | 23.6% | R+60.3 |
| Montgomery | 18.7% | D+0.5 |
| Morgan | 26.4% | R+53.6 |
| Morrow | 21.5% | R+56.2 |
| Muskingum | 21.5% | R+44.3 |
| Noble | 24.5% | R+65.1 |
| Ottawa | 18.9% | R+25.3 |
| Paulding | 21.8% | R+56.8 |
| Perry | 24.5% | R+54.9 |
| Pickaway | 21.2% | R+49.0 |
| Pike | 27.2% | R+54.0 |
| Portage | 19.0% | R+15.7 |
| Preble | 20.6% | R+59.6 |
| Putnam | 17.3% | R+69.4 |
| Richland | 23.5% | R+42.7 |
| Ross | 23.1% | R+39.7 |
| Sandusky | 20.8% | R+31.1 |
| Scioto | 27.4% | R+48.2 |
| Seneca | 21.6% | R+37.9 |
| Shelby | 21.4% | R+65.3 |
| Stark | 21.3% | R+22.1 |
| Summit | 19.3% | D+7.0 |
| Trumbull | 22.6% | R+16.9 |
| Tuscarawas | 22.5% | R+43.6 |
| Union | 15.0% | R+29.9 |
| Van Wert | 21.0% | R+59.0 |
| Vinton | 27.7% | R+59.0 |
| Warren | 14.4% | R+31.8 |
| Washington | 23.2% | R+44.1 |
| Wayne | 20.9% | R+39.6 |
| Williams | 21.2% | R+48.7 |
| Wood | 16.6% | R+10.3 |
| Wyandot | 19.8% | R+51.6 |
Ottawa County sits higher than 18 of the 88 counties measured on adult smoking (County Health Rankings). Adult smoking and the presidential vote
Rain and snow
How much has actually fallen on Ottawa County, day by day, from 1871 to now. Daily totals, not averages.
- rain, last 30 days
- 1.50 in
- 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-28
- rain so far in 2026
- 36.6 in
- 5.5 in above normal for the date
- snow so far in 2026
- 13.7 in
- a normal year brings 26.0 in
- a normal year
- 36.4 in
- average of 30 years, 1991-2020
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Days counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1.50 | — | 28 |
| September 2026 | 2.83 | — | 30 |
| August 2026 | 5.04 | — | 31 |
| July 2026 | 6.21 | — | 31 |
| June 2026 | 5.20 | — | 30 |
| May 2026 | 3.70 | — | 31 |
| April 2026 | 5.87 | — | 30 |
| March 2026 | 4.80 | — | 31 |
| February 2026 | 0.34 | 0.9 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 1.06 | 12.7 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 2.68 | 4.2 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 1.57 | 2.1 | 30 |
| Wettest year | 2011 — 55.8 in |
|---|---|
| Driest year | 1934 — 19.3 in |
| Snowiest year | 1910 — 58.2 in |
| Wettest day on record | 24 August 2023 — 5.54 in |
| Heaviest snowfall in a day | 28 February 1900 — 13.53 in |
| Deepest snow on the ground | 9 February 1982 — 22.01 in |
48% of these days are measurements from a gauge inside Ottawa County; the rest are estimated from the nearest gauges around it.
56,914 days of records, 1871-01-01 to 2026-10-28. Source: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily, 3,240 gauges in and around Ohio. A day is "gauged" when a gauge standing inside the boundary reported it, and the value is the mean of those gauges. Otherwise it is interpolated by inverse distance from every gauge reporting within 50 miles. Nothing is carried forward, back-filled or smoothed. Against NOAA nClimDiv county monthly precipitation over 136,848 complete county-months (checked 2026-10-31): correlation 0.9515, median absolute difference 0.217 in a month. Built 2026-10-31 from the Cracked Buckeye precipitation archive. Snow is the softer number — snowfall is measured by hand with a ruler, no agency publishes a gridded county snowfall series, and blowing snow defeats every observer.
Environmental permits and filings
What Ohio EPA has on file for Ottawa County: permits, inspections, violations, cleanups and the state loans behind sewer and water work. Every line links to the agency's own document.
- facilities and sites on file
- 2,034
- everything Ohio EPA files under this county
- private households
- 426
- counted, not named: permits filed under a person's name
Data centers, power and big tech here. Ohio EPA files that name a data-center company, a power plant or substation, or a large technology firm:
- DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION (wastewater and stormwater discharge, sewer and water-line construction, latest Aug 17, 2026)
- GENOA DIESEL GENERATING STATION (air pollution, latest Sep 17, 2024)
- OTTAWA COUNTY LANDFILL GAS POWER STATION (air pollution, latest Oct 28, 2022)
- DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (SWITCHYARD) (wastewater and stormwater discharge, latest Jun 29, 2017)
- DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (wastewater and stormwater discharge, latest Jun 29, 2017)
| Program | Facilities and sites |
|---|---|
| Sewer and water-line construction | 934 |
| Wastewater and stormwater discharge | 414 |
| Public drinking water | 233 |
| Wetland and stream fill | 175 |
| Hazardous waste | 59 |
| Air pollution | 41 |
| Spills and emergencies | 34 |
| State sewer loans | 30 |
| State water loans | 29 |
| Contaminated-site cleanup | 15 |
| Voluntary cleanup | 13 |
| Landfills | 12 |
| 17 smaller programs |
| Date | Facility or site | What |
|---|---|---|
| WEST HARBOR DREDGING | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| PORT CLINTON LANDFILL INC | Landfills inspection | |
| GENOA VILLAGE PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| OTTAWA COUNTY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT PWS | Public drinking water violation resolved | |
| PORT CLINTON WWTP | Wastewater and stormwater discharge report | |
| PORT CLINTON LANDFILL INC | Air pollution permit | |
| STANDARD PRODUCTS CO, PORT CLINTON | Voluntary cleanup inspection | |
| GENOA WWTP | Sewer and water-line construction permit | |
| PORT CLINTON LANDFILL INC | Landfills inspection | |
| PUT-IN-BAY VILLAGE PWS | Public drinking water inspection | |
| MATERION BRUSH INC | Air pollution permit | |
| ERNESTOS RESTAURANT PWS | Public drinking water inspection | |
| CARROLL WATER AND SEWER PWS | Public drinking water plan | |
| OAK HARBOR VILLAGE PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| J F WALLEYE PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| MATERION BRUSH INC | Air pollution permit | |
| GRAYMONT DOLIME (OH) INC PWS | Public drinking water inspection | |
| HOLCIM - MARBLEHEAD QUARRY SOUTHERN EXPANSION | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| MATERION BRUSH INC | Air pollution permit | |
| MATERION BRUSH INC | Air pollution permit | |
| PORT CLINTON LANDFILL INC | Landfills report | |
| MATERION BRUSH INC | Industrial landfills inspection | |
| OAK HARBOR VILLAGE PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| MATERION BRUSH INC | Landfills inspection | |
| LAKE ERIE UTILITIES COMP PWS | Public drinking water violation resolved |
Source: Ohio EPA eDocument portal (edocpub.epa.ohio.gov), indexed 2026-10-14. Facilities are placed on the map from Ohio EPA's own map layers, EPA's Facility Registry, coordinates written in the filings, or a geocoded street address. A permit filed under a private person's name (most are household septic systems) is counted but never named, placed or linked; licenses for individual workers and open-burning notices are left out entirely.
Quick answers
What is the county seat of Ottawa County, Ohio?
Port Clinton is the county seat of Ottawa County, Ohio. Source
When was Ottawa County, Ohio established?
Ottawa County was established on March 6, 1840. Source
What is the population of Ottawa County, Ohio?
Ottawa County had 39,481 residents (July 2025 estimate).
How did Ottawa County, Ohio vote in the 2024 presidential election?
In the November 5, 2024 presidential election, Ottawa County voters cast 23,960 votes for president: Kamala D Harris (D) 37.0%, Chase Oliver (L) 0.5%, Donald J Trump (R) 62.1%. Donald J Trump carried the county. Source
How did Ottawa County get its name?
Named for the Odawa (Ottawa) people, or possibly for an Ottawa/Algonquian word associated with trading. Source
How many cities, villages and townships are in Ottawa County, Ohio?
Ottawa County has 19 cities, villages and townships, and 15 ZIP codes reach into it.
Notable people from Ottawa County
Ohioans tied to this place, each with a sourced profile. All notable Ohioans
History from Ottawa County
People and inventions tied to this place, each with its sources. All people · All inventions
Cite and data
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