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Wood County
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Wood County

#10 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B
    Wood County is located in Ohio with a population of 131,930. Wood County is one of the best places to live in Ohio. In Wood County, most residents own their homes. In Wood County there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wood County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wood County are above average.
    Population
    131,930
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $177,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $845
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      38.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      14.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      180.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,262.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Wood County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,337
    National
    $69,021
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