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Genoa

A village of 1,872 people in Ohio
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Outdoors in Genoa

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Conserved land3%39 of 1,274 acres
Trails0.6 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves221 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Rolia Whitinger 19351935
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Rolia Whitinger 1935, 1935

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About Genoa

Village in Ohio, United States
1857Established
2,232Population
1.6 sq miArea
627 ftElevation

Genoa is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,232 at the 2020 census. Originally settled as Stony Ridge, it took its present name in 1856 and was incorporated as a village on September 7, 1868.

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Living in Genoa

Housing in Genoa

$215K▼ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Genoa home is worth about $215,000, down 1.3% in a year, 14% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Genoa

A+

Safety Grade A+

Genoa reports less crime per resident than 97% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Genoa 0
Ohio 2.9
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Genoa 2.3
Ohio 14.7
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Genoa

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Most working residents leave Genoa for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Toledo (19%), Perrysburg (7%) and Clay (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Toledo
19%
Perrysburg
7%
Clay
5%
Oregon
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Genoa →

Health in Genoa

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 64% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

5better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bay Park Community HospitalOregon · 9.2 mi · ER
Community Health Services - Stony RidgeStony Ridge · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Genoa · CMS · HRSAHealth in Genoa →

Natural hazards in Genoa

50
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Genoa →

Climate in Genoa

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Genoa has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 23°Winter
60° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Genoa →

Genoa’s library

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Genoa Branch Library602 West St. · part of Harris-Elmore Public Library
Fine-freeE-books51 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Genoa Branch Library →

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