The Town FilesOttoville, Ohio
Village in Putnam County · population 966 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $249,100
- Household income
- $71,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 42.7
Ottoville is a village of 966 people in Putnam County, Ohio. The median home is worth $249,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 99% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 94% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Ottoville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ottoville is worth $249,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $71,500, which is more affordable than 12% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $928 a month. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ottoville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $928 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,500 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ottoville
| People | Ottoville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Ottoville
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ottoville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 10, 2002 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 1999.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 12,541 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,046 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Ottoville itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Ottoville
2 public schools with 483 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottoville Elementary School | K-6 | 271 | 19.4 |
| Ottoville High School | 7-12 | 212 | 13.3 |
Towns near Ottoville
- Fort Jennings, OH2.8 mi · 525 people · home $220,600
- Delphos, OH6.1 mi · 7,117 people · home $129,600
- Middle Point, OH7.8 mi · 566 people · home $90,300
- Kalida, OH8.4 mi · 1,455 people · home $196,100
- Oakwood, OH11.1 mi · 546 people · home $81,400
- Continental, OH11.9 mi · 1,102 people · home $161,500
- Elida, OH12.5 mi · 1,923 people · home $220,900
- Van Wert, OH13.9 mi · 11,092 people · home $123,900
Ottoville questions
Is Ottoville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ottoville scores better for retirees than 48% of Ohio towns and quieter than 77%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Ottoville?
The median owner-occupied home in Ottoville is valued at $249,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,500, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $928 a month.
What is the weather like in Ottoville?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Ottoville get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ottoville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 10, 2002. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)