Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 11 min6:01 am – 9:12 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 11 min7:58 am – 5:08 pm
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People3,098 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 47.21,293 householdsMedian household income $76,583Median home value $219,000Median rent $1,002 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,500 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.7% unemployment rate60% of adults are in the labour force, 1,504 employedMain industries: manufacturing 18%, education and health care 18%, retail 14%Average commute 24 minutes78% drive alone, 12% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 87°F, lows 64°FColdest month January: highs 35°F, lows 20°F35 in of rain a year, on about 74 dayswettest month May37 in of snow a year, on about 31 days19 days above 90°F, 123 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Toledo Express Ap station, 12 mi away
Nearby landmarksNumber 3 Islandisland · under a mileSheets Islandisland · under a mileMary Jane Thurston State Park Campgroundcampground · 2.5 miWilliamsburg Lakelake · 3.1 miBear Rapidsrapids · 3.1 miEvergreen Lakelake · 7.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMary Jane Thurston State Parkstate park · 2.3 miVan Tassel Wildlife Areastate conservation land · under a mile · 102 acresLanker Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 1.3 miProvidence, Bend View, Farnsworth Metroparkspark · 1.5 mi · 451 acresWildlife Production Area 3state conservation land · 2.3 miOtsego Parkpark · 3.1 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.2 on 21 Aug 202043 mi away, near Detroit Beach, MichiganMost recent: magnitude 3.2 on 21 Aug 202043 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWood County, OH, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality85% of days had good air in 2025208 of 244 days measured35 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 108main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Wood County monitors, OH
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription68% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGrand Rapids Villageserves 1,500 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation662 ft202 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalWood County Hospital9.2 miPost officeGrand Rapids Post Office1.8 miTown hallGrand Rapids Village Hall1.4 miPoliceGrand Rapids Police Department1.3 miFire stationGrand Rapids Township Fire Department1.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeBowling Green State University10.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport TOL12 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW60 miInterstateI-7511 miUS highwayUS 241.6 miAmtrakToledo, OH TOL21 miCoachBowling GreenBarons Bus Lines6.4 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 43522 ZIP area.
