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Putnam County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Putnam County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 34,380
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 13,153
- Median household income
- $84,928
- +31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $201,100
- Jobs located here
- 12,192
- Highest market score
- 76
- Physical therapy, #119 of 1,422 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 34,380 people live in Putnam County, in 13,153 households. Population estimates put the population change in Putnam County from 2020 to 2025 at 0.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Putnam County is $84,928 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Putnam County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (72).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Putnam County are for physical therapy clinics (76), real estate businesses (75) and dentists and orthodontists (74). Putnam County ranks #119 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
For its number of households, Putnam County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (83% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (76% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Putnam County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Putnam County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 76 | #119 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.8 | $3.8M | 160 | 3 |
| Real estate | 75 | #97 of 2,229 | 12 | 9.1 | Index only | 365 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 74 | #167 of 1,886 | 8 | 6.1 | $2.4M | 244 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #120 of 2,176 | 11 | 8.4 | Index only | 316 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 73 | #341 of 2,261 | 7 | 5.3 | $11.7M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 72 | #169 of 1,769 | 7 | 5.3 | $1.9M | 220 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #261 of 2,063 | 7 | 5.3 | $7.6M | 205 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #269 of 2,385 | 46 | 35.0 | $294K | 138 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 71 | #313 of 2,378 | 30 | 22.8 | $583K | 131 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #337 of 2,210 | 13 | 9.9 | $2M | 231 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 70 | #364 of 2,087 | 9 | 6.8 | $2.9M | 232 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #406 of 2,358 | 17 | 12.9 | $2.6M | 109 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #396 of 2,405 | 48 | 36.5 | $1.1M | 167 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 67 | #320 of 1,656 | 8 | 6.1 | $2.4M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #447 of 2,394 | 65 | 49.4 | $296K | 194 | 26 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #458 of 2,222 | 12 | 9.1 | $4.4M | 145 | 24 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #472 of 2,405 | 97 | 73.7 | $547K | 148 | 51 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #534 of 2,402 | 24 | 18.2 | $3.4M | 100 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 66 | #302 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.8 | $3.5M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #445 of 2,200 | 15 | 11.4 | $765K | 87 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #611 of 2,401 | 50 | 38.0 | $350K | 130 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 60 | #542 of 1,889 | 11 | 8.4 | $4.8M | 116 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #477 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.8 | $3.5M | 139 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #731 of 2,070 | 10 | 7.6 | $8.2M | 88 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #794 of 2,339 | 34 | 25.8 | $397K | 92 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #737 of 2,088 | 19 | 14.4 | $644K | 97 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #851 of 1,771 | 10 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 99 | 16 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 47 | #805 of 1,461 | 6 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 75 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #965 of 1,707 | 10 | 7.6 | $3.7M | 78 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 46 | #787 of 1,334 | 7 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,060 of 1,792 | 12 | 9.1 | $1M | 78 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,236 of 2,057 | 18 | 13.7 | $2M | 84 | 21 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,244 of 2,090 | 16 | 12.2 | $3.3M | 65 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 40 | #811 of 1,177 | 5 | 3.8 | $7.4M | 87 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 39 | #928 of 1,302 | 7 | 5.3 | $2.7M | 88 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #1,044 of 1,472 | 7 | 5.3 | $295K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,202 of 1,611 | 14 | 10.6 | $394K | 39 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 33 | #1,197 of 1,493 | 8 | 6.1 | $2.1M | 71 | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 31 | #1,252 of 1,490 | 13 | 9.9 | $1.5M | 62 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,925 of 2,272 | 27 | 20.5 | $993K | 79 | 19 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 179 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 175 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $12.3M | 102 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $5.8M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.8M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $26.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Putnam County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $17.5M | $1,329 | 139 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $44.2M | $3,358 | 129 |
| Food away from home | $53.1M | $4,034 | 99 |
| Groceries | $81.6M | $6,201 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.5M | $1,027 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $419 | 72 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $12.2M | $930 | 95 |
| Medical and dental services | $19.2M | $1,461 | 113 |
| Pets | $11.5M | $872 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.5M | $2,013 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.8M | $2,039 | 104 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.9M | $2,805 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.6M | $1,264 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $189.6M | $14,415 | 87 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Putnam County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,3800.0% since 2020
- Households
- 13,153
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 87%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 483 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 71
- Median household income
- $84,928+31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,439
- Median home value
- $201,100
- Jobs located here
- 12,192
- Daytime population
- 29,137Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Putnam County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Putnam County at 34,380 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,153 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Putnam County, OH spend?
Households in Putnam County spend about $189.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $81.6M on groceries and $53.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Putnam County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Putnam County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Putnam County, physical therapy clinics (76), real estate businesses (75) and dentists and orthodontists (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #119 of 1,422 scored counties.
How does Putnam County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Putnam County is $84,928, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $201,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (83% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (76% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Putnam County, each ranked against other counties.
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