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Defiance, Ohio

       
Total population 16,212 Average January/July temperatures 24.2° / 72.4°
Median home price $ 46,350 Annual Precipitation 37.25 in. /yr.
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Defiance, Ohio

The city is located in northwestern Ohio.

Climate
The city has a four-season climate.
Economy
The economy is a mix of manufacturing and agribusiness.
Geography
The Maumee and Auglaize Rivers flow through the city.
Historical
The city is named for Fort Defiance, which was built in 1794 by Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne.
Recreation
With convenient access to two rivers, boating and fishing are popular pastimes.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.37 ° / 14.98 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 83.95 ° / 60.82 °
Precipitation (?) 37.25 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 47
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 139
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 46,350
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $45311.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $43765
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.56 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 5
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 7
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 4
Number of museums within the county (?) 0
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 16,212
Population density (?) 1,528 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 42.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,390 people
Education (?) 20 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 8
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 14
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