Defiance County , Ohio
Population: 38,258 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $73,615 Home $150,900 Rent $826/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 38,258 residents, Defiance County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Ohio and neighboring counties alike.
$73,615
Median Income
household
$150,900
Home Value
median
$826/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $73,615 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,076 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| Median Home Value | $150,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $826/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 38,258 |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.5%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
26.4%
No Physical Activity
25.0%
Depression
38.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 41.9 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
63.71
🌀 Hurricane
27.03
🔥 Wildfire
6.90
❄️ Winter Storm
31.19
🌍 Earthquake
52.64
☀️ Drought
27.58
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