Defiance
5.9
High score (8-10)
Defiance College gives the county a small but real educational presence. The Auglaize and Maumee river confluence has some natural recreation appeal — fishing and kayaking draw outdoor people. If you're in manufacturing management, the remaining GM-adjacent supplier economy gives you a professional entry.
Mid score (6-8)
Defiance is a small industrial city at the river confluence — General Motors had a major presence here that has been scaled back significantly. Defiance College adds a small student population. The social scene is what you'd expect of a conservative small Ohio city of 16,000 — limited to local bars and community events. Not hostile, just limited.
Lower score (below 6) · Your profile
Defiance County has real economic scars from GM plant downsizes and the surrounding county is tight agricultural Ohio. The city of Defiance itself has modest social infrastructure and a community that's been stable and closed for decades. Coming in without manufacturing or agricultural connections leaves very little social purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Defiance, Ohio?
$103k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Defiance, Ohio?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Defiance, Ohio?
43% men have degree
What's the average male height in Defiance, Ohio?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Defiance, Ohio?
Local women avg 30.1