How long is the commute from Ottawa Township, OH?
Workers who live in Ottawa Township, OH take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Ottawa Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ottawa Township | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.4% (±2.5 points) | 85.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±1.9 points) | 6.1% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Ottawa Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Putnam County (22.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ottawa Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Putnam County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Putnam County, Ottawa Township ranks 16 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1628 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ottawa Township
| Vehicles available | Ottawa Township | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 2.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±4.9 points) | 21.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±5.6 points) | 39.8% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.5% (±4.7 points) | 36.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Ottawa Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Putnam County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ottawa Township
| Ottawa Township | Putnam County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±1.9 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±3.8 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.5% (±4.5 points) | 88.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ottawa Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Putnam County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ottawa Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Township | — | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Ottawa | 1.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Glandorf | 1.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard Township (Putnam County) | 5.4 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Leipsic | 5.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 5.7 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Miller City | 6.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 6.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg Township | 6.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pandora | 23.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Gilboa | 23.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Glandorf | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Greensburg Township | 23.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | Ottawa | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 (tie) | Ottawa Township | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Palmer Township (Putnam County) | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 18 | Miller City | 22.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 19 | Jennings Township (Putnam County) | 21.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 | Van Buren Township (Putnam County) | 20.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Columbus Grove | 20.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 22 | Leipsic | 20.1 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Putnam County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ottawa Township
How long is the average commute in Ottawa Township?
Workers who live in Ottawa Township, OH take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ottawa Township without a car?
3.5% of households in Ottawa Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ottawa Township?
5.0% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Ottawa Township worked from home, and 86.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa township, Putnam County, Ohio
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ottawa township, Putnam County, Ohio (county subdivision:58996, in state:39 county:137).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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