Defiance County, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
38,258 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,615 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$502 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$637 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Defiance Urban Area
2
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Defiance Urban Area
3
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 24
Feb 2 6 27
Mar 2 3 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, OH State Senate District 1, OH State House District 82, OH
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Schools

Fairview Middle School
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Fairview High School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Fairview Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Defiance College
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northwest State Community College
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Community Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
40 miles, E • 1 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
44 miles, W • 1.4 star
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