Putnam County, Ohio

Infobox U.S. County
county = Putnam County
state = Ohio


founded year = 1820cite web|url = http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Putnam.pdf|title = Ohio County Profiles: Putnam County |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |publisher = Ohio Department of Development | format = PDF]
founded date = April 1
seat wl = Ottawa
city type = village
largest city wl = Ottawa
area_total_sq_mi = 484
area_total_km2 = 1254
area_land_sq_mi = 484
area_land_km2 = 1253
area_water_sq_mi = 0
area_water_km2 = 1
area percentage = 0.07%
census yr = 2000
pop = 34726
density_sq_mi = 72
density_km2 = 28
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset= -4
web = www.putnamcountyohio.com
named for = Israel Putnam|

Putnam County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 34,726. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War.cite web|url = http://www.osuedc.org/profiles/profile_entrance.php?fips=39137&sid=0 |title = Putnam County data |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |publisher = Ohio State University Extension Data Center ] Its county seat is Ottawa.GR|6

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 484 square miles (1,254 km²). 484 square miles (1,253 km²) of it is land and 0 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.07%) is water.

Adjacent counties

*Henry County (north)
*Hancock County (east)
*Allen County (south)
*Van Wert County (southwest)
*Paulding County (west)
*Defiance County (northwest)
*Wood County (northeast corner)

Putnam County is at a central location between the following areas across the midwest:

* Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
* Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
* Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
* Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
* Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
* Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 34,726 people, 12,200 households, and 9,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 12,753 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.26% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.51% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 4.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,200 households out of which 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.90% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.70% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the county, the population was spread out with 29.70% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,426, and the median income for a family was $52,859. Males had a median income of $36,548 versus $23,963 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,680. About 4.00% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Education

The Putnam County Board of Education operates nine separate school districts county-wide.
* Columbus Grove Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
** St. Anthony's Elementary
* Continental Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
* Fort Jennings Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
* Kalida Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
* Leipsic Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
** Leipsic St. Mary's Elementary
* McComb Local School District, Hancock County, Ohio (mostly in Hancock County)
* Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
* Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
** St. Peter and Paul Elementary
** Loving Care Daycare and Preschool
** Ottawa-Glandorf Alternative School
* Ottoville Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
* Pandora-Gilboa Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio

Other villages across the county are served by one or more of these districts above in the district's zone area.

Communities

Villages

Putnam County Fair

The Putnam County Fair is located in Ottawa, Ohio and the slogan is "A Blue Ribbon Event." At the fairgrounds, there are several activities you can enjoy from playing games, to riding rides, or just eating the food. The Putnam County Fair usually runs the last week of June.

References

External links

* [http://www.putnamcountyohio.com Official Putnam County website]