How long is the commute from Ottawa, OH?
Workers who live in Ottawa, OH take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Ottawa get to work
| Means of transportation | Ottawa | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.8% (±4.7 points) | 85.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±3.4 points) | 6.1% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Ottawa, 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, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Putnam County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Putnam County, Ottawa ranks 15 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1570 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ottawa
| Vehicles available | Ottawa | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.6 points) | 2.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±7.1 points) | 21.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±7.8 points) | 39.8% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±7.3 points) | 36.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Ottawa, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Putnam County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ottawa
| Ottawa | Putnam County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±3.4 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±4.8 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±5.9 points) | 88.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ottawa, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | — | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Ottawa Township | 1.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glandorf | 2.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 4.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard Township (Putnam County) | 4.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gilboa | 5.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Leipsic | 6.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pandora | 6.7 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (Putnam County) | 6.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.5) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fort Jennings | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 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) |
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
How long is the average commute in Ottawa?
Workers who live in Ottawa, OH take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ottawa without a car?
4.9% of households in Ottawa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ottawa?
7.1% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Ottawa worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa village, Ohio
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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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