Ottawa County, OH is a great place to live, work, and play with a variety of amenities. According to bestplaces.net rankings, Ottawa County ranks highly in many categories. The Cost of Living Index for the county is 92.7 which is lower than the national average of 100 and the area has a very low unemployment rate of just 2.9%. The crime rate in Ottawa County is also much lower than the national average at 8 per 1,000 residents versus 36 per 1,000 nationwide. Additionally, the local public school system receives excellent ratings with an overall score of 9 out of 10 on greatschools.org compared to 6 out of 10 nationally. All these factors give Ottawa Country a desirable ranking making it a great place to live and visit.
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