Putnam County Summary

Life in Putnam County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Putnam County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Putnam County:

  • The population in Putnam County is 34,400.

  • The median home value in Putnam County is $224,229.

  • The median income in Putnam County is $79,453.

  • The median rent in Putnam County is $807.

  • The unemployment rate in Putnam County is 2.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Putnam County is 6.6%.

  • The average high in Putnam County is 68.1° and there are 89.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Putnam County

List Of Cities & Towns in Putnam County

Ottawa, OH Population 4,447

Leipsic, OH Population 2,215

Columbus Grove, OH Population 1,678

Kalida, OH Population 1,575

Pandora, OH Population 1,479

Continental, OH Population 1,299

Glandorf, OH Population 1,028

Ottoville, OH Population 976

Fort Jennings, OH Population 405

Dupont, OH Population 312

West Leipsic, OH Population 247

Gilboa, OH Population 230

Vaughnsville, OH Population 159

Cloverdale, OH Population 148

Miller City, OH Population 144

Belmore, OH Population 94

Map Of Putnam County

Putnam County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Putnam County is 68.1°.

  • There are 78.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 89.9 inches of rain each year with 9.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:24 hours of sun each day in Putnam County.

StatPutnam County
Mean High68.1
Nice Days78.57
Rainfall89.9
Snowfall9.7
Sunny_hours4:24
68.1°
Average High
89.9
Inches of Rain

Putnam County Photos

John Edwards House In Leipsic
Source: Public Domain
Putnam County Courthouse In Ottawac Southwestern Angle
Source: Public Domain

Putnam County Demographics

Population over time in Putnam County

The current population in Putnam County is 34,400. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,395 1.7%
2021 33,836 -0.2%
2020 33,911 -

Gender in Putnam County

  • Putnam County is 49.8% female with 17,117 female residents.

  • Putnam County is 50.2% male with 17,283 male residents.

Female
49.8% (17,117)
Male
50.2% (17,283)
Gender Putnam County OH USA
Female 49.8% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Putnam County

Putnam County is:

  • 91.2% White with 31,390 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 128 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 110 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 449 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.6% Hispanic with 2,259 Hispanic residents.

White
91.2% (31,390)
African American
0.4% (128)
American Indian
0.1% (26)
Asian
0.1% (30)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.3% (110)
Two Or More
1.3% (449)
Hispanic
6.6% (2,259)

Table: Putnam County By Race

Race Putnam County OH USA
White 91.2% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.6% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Putnam County, Ohio

  • 3.7% of households in Putnam County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Putnam County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Putnam County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Putnam County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Putnam County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Putnam County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Putnam County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.8% of households in Putnam County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Putnam County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Putnam County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (1,270)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (944)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.8% (1,645)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.8% (1,645)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (3,935)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.7% (6,769)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (5,351)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.8% (7,484)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.6% (2,954)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (2,399)
Income Putnam County OH USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.8% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.8% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Putnam County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Putnam County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Putnam County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Putnam County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Putnam County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Putnam County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Putnam County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Putnam County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Putnam County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Putnam County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (688)
9-12th Grade
3% (1,032)
High School / GED
38% (13,072)
Some College
16% (5,504)
Associate's Degree
15% (5,160)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (6,192)
Master's Degree
7% (2,408)
Professional Degree
1% (344)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Putnam County OH USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 6% 6%
High School / GED 38% 32% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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