Defiance County, Ohio: Medicare, senior and household data
Defiance County, Ohio has 7,741 residents age 65 and older, 20.2% of its population (Census ACS 2020-2024). 51.5% of its 9,583 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (CMS, February 2026). Median household income is $73,064 and 79.3% of homes are owner-occupied. LeadLoom has 10,670 records available here, 412 of them turning 65 in the next 12 months.
Records available from LeadLoom
| 2026-10 | 2026-11 | 2026-12 | 2027-01 | 2027-02 | 2027-03 | 2027-04 | 2027-05 | 2027-06 | 2027-07 | 2027-08 | 2027-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 41 |
Our inventory
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning 65 in the next 12 months | 412 | #67 of 88 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records available now | 10,670 | #63 of 88 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records with a phone | 3,330 | #59 of 88 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Phone coverage | 31.2% | #9 of 88 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Email coverage | 0.0% | #20 of 88 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
Medicare market
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.5% | #62 of 88 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 9,583 | #63 of 88 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries ages 65-69 | 2,115 | #66 of 88 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| 65+ with Medicare only | 27.0% | #87 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with Medicare and Medicaid | 2.1% | #88 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with employer coverage and Medicare | 20.9% | #6 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ still employed | 16.9% | #36 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with no coverage | 0.2% | #58 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ on VA care only | 0.0% | #44 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Seniors
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ | 7,741 | #61 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Share of residents 65+ | 20.2% | #26 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median age | 41.1 | #48 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ living alone | 25.1% | #77 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Disability, ages 65-74 | 27.1% | #25 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Veterans | 5.9% | #76 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Wealth & retirement
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,064 | #31 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median home value | $163,200 | #63 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with retirement income | 33.5% | #3 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with Social Security | 36.4% | #38 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes owned free and clear | 44.1% | #42 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Average income per tax return | $65,230 | #52 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $100K | 16.8% | #50 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $200K | 2.7% | #56 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with pension or annuity income | 27.2% | #5 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with IRA distributions | 12.2% | #38 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with capital gains | 15.5% | #40 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with taxable Social Security | 21.0% | #6 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Households with SSI | 4.9% | #61 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households on SNAP | 9.3% | #64 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Below 150% of poverty | 16.6% | #68 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner share | 79.3% | #15 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6% | #16 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built before 1970 | 51.8% | #30 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 13.2% | #60 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with utility gas | 49.1% | #51 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with electricity | 27.5% | #42 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with fuel oil | 0.7% | #77 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with propane | 18.4% | #18 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Returns deducting property tax | 2.1% | #51 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns claiming an energy credit | 1.7% | #44 of 88 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
Health
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | #50 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7% | #51 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| COPD | 8.4% | #61 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Stroke | 3.7% | #57 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cancer | 9.6% | #43 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Arthritis | 31.5% | #53 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High blood pressure | 37.8% | #59 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% | #59 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Obesity | 35.5% | #78 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Depression | 25.2% | #67 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cognitive disability | 14.1% | #64 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Mobility disability | 14.4% | #57 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Hearing disability | 7.6% | #46 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Vision disability | 4.8% | #59 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% | #60 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| 65+ with all teeth lost | 14.9% | #68 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Dental visit in the past year | 61.2% | #41 of 88 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
Hazards
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural hazard risk | 41.9 | #63 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Expected annual hazard loss | $15,683,440 | #54 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hurricane risk | 27.0 | #79 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Coastal flooding risk | Not applicable | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 | |
| Inland flooding risk | 59.4 | #60 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Wildfire risk | 6.9 | #69 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Tornado risk | 63.7 | #40 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hail risk | 64.9 | #49 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Strong wind risk | 53.5 | #55 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Winter weather risk | 31.2 | #75 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Heat wave risk | 27.4 | #77 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Earthquake risk | 52.6 | #54 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Drought risk | 27.6 | #49 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Lightning risk | 31.3 | #80 of 88 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
Community
| Measure | Value | Rank in Ohio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | #53 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | #67 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 11.1% | #1 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Black residents | 1.6% | #51 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Asian residents | 0.2% | #77 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| White residents | 84.7% | #66 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Diversity index | 26.9 | #24 of 88 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Other counties in Ohio
AdamsAllenAshlandAshtabulaAthensAuglaizeBelmontBrownButlerCarrollChampaignClarkClermontClintonColumbianaCoshoctonCrawfordCuyahogaDarkeDelawareErieFairfieldFayetteFranklinFultonGalliaGeaugaGreeneGuernseyHamiltonHancockHardinHarrisonHenryHighlandHockingHolmesHuronJacksonJeffersonKnoxLakeLawrenceLickingLoganLorainLucasMadisonMahoningMarionMedinaMeigsMercerMiamiMonroeMontgomeryMorganMorrowMuskingumNobleOttawaPauldingPerryPickawayPikePortagePreblePutnamRichlandRossSanduskySciotoSenecaShelbyStarkSummitTrumbullTuscarawasUnionVanwertVintonWarrenWashingtonWayneWilliamsWoodWyandot
About this data
Inventory figures count the LeadLoom records that can be bought right now, after sold, reserved and opted-out records are removed; they refresh within a minute of any sale. Every other figure is a published statistic about the area, never a fact about a person: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment (February 2026), CDC PLACES model-based estimates, the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) and IRS Statistics of Income (tax year 2022).
Cite as: TheWoob Explorer, "Defiance County, Ohio", https://explorer.thewoob.com/explorer/OH/Defiance, retrieved 2026-10-19. Compiled data licensed CC BY 4.0; government source data is public domain.
This page as JSON · API (OpenAPI) · llms.txt · Interactive map