Ohio
“The Buckeye State”
What Makes Ohio Beautiful
Ohio surprises with the dramatic Hocking Hills region, where waterfalls plunge into sandstone gorges and Old Man's Cave winds through ancient hemlock forests. The Lake Erie Islands offer island-hopping adventures, Cuyahoga Valley's winding river and covered bridges charm visitors, and the rolling Amish country of Holmes County preserves a simpler way of life.
Key Metrics
11.8M
Population
$762.8B
GDP
+4.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$62.3K
Median Income
9.8%
Tax Burden
History
Admitted as the 17th state, first under the Northwest Ordinance
Cincinnati Red Stockings become the first professional baseball team
Wright brothers of Dayton build and test the first airplane
John Glenn of Ohio becomes the first American to orbit Earth
Neil Armstrong of Ohio becomes the first person to walk on the Moon
Top Cities
Columbus
906K
State capital; Ohio State University; tech growth
Cleveland
362K
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; healthcare hub
Cincinnati
309K
Queen City; Over-the-Rhine revival; chili heritage
Toledo
268K
Glass City; Lake Erie port
Akron
190K
Rubber City; LeBron James's hometown
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$85.2B
State Budget
$82.5B
State Revenue
$-2.7B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
13%
Poverty Rate
29.7%
College Degree
5.9%
Uninsured
314/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Ohio Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $771B | $805B | $850B | $1001B | $1313B |
| Baseline | $769B | $795B | $829B | $940B | $1159B |
| Pessimistic | $767B | $782B | $802B | $865B | $981B |
Political Landscape
R+8