Ottawa township, Ohio
Ottawa township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ottawa township is a geographic entity located in Putnam County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,047. The land area covers 36.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,047 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,033 | ±140 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,209 | ±169 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,033 | ±140 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 176 | ±117 |
| Median Home Value | $217,900 | ±$14,899 |
| Median Gross Rent | $796 | ±$96 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,511 | ±$14,085 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,053 | ±$4,705 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 463 | ±160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,212 | ±268 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF OTTAWA
GUS Population: 8,007 (2024)
ID: 132737
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
320 W 5TH ST, OTTAWA OH 45875-1379
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COUNTY OF PUTNAM
GUS Population: 34,206 (2024)
ID: 172271
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
245 E MAIN ST, STE 101, OTTAWA OH 45875-1968
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Ottawa | KG-08 | Ottawa, OH | |
| Regular School Ottawa | KG-08 | Ottawa, OH | |
| Regular School Ottawa | 09-12 | Ottawa, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bluffton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bluffton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bluffton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Columbus Grove, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Columbus Grove, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bluffton University
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College | 12.5 mi away | 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH, 45817-2104 |
4193583000
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PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY, OTTAWA, OH, 45875 |
(419) 523-3747
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University of Northwestern Ohio
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College | 19.7 mi away | 1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH, 45805 |
4192273141
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LEIPSIC BRANCH
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 305 W. MAIN ST., LEIPSIC, OH, 45856 |
(419) 943-2604
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Ohio State Beauty Academy
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College | 19.9 mi away | 1760 N. Eastown Rd., Lima, OH, 45807 |
4192297896
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COLUMBUS GROVE BRANCH
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 317 N. MAIN ST., COLUMBUS GROVE, OH, 45830 |
(419) 659-2355
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James A. Rhodes State College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
4199958000
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PANDORA-RILEY BRANCH
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 118 E MAIN ST, PANDORA, OH, 45877 |
(419) 384-3232
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Ohio State University-Lima Campus
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College | 20.7 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
5672427272
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KALIDA BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 301 NORTH 3RD STREET, KALIDA, OH, 45853 |
(419) 532-2129
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PANDORA, OH US, located 7.8 miles from Ottawa township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 19.4° | 26.4° | 2.61" | 10.6" |
| February | 37.1° | 21.6° | 29.4° | 2.20" | 8.3" |
| March | 47.8° | 29.6° | 38.7° | 2.61" | 4.3" |
| April | 61.2° | 39.7° | 50.4° | 3.80" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.5° | 51.3° | 61.9° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.9° | 60.8° | 70.9° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 63.7° | 73.9° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 61.6° | 71.9° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.4° | 54.3° | 65.4° | 3.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 43.8° | 53.8° | 2.83" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.9° | 33.5° | 41.7° | 2.82" | 1.9" |
| December | 38.2° | 25.1° | 31.6° | 2.56" | 6.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glandorf village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Ottawa village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| West Leipsic village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Miller City village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Gilboa village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Leipsic village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3913758996. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.