Ottawa County was
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after the Ottawa
Indian tribe who lived along the banks of the Grand River. It has 30 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.
It's economic base is comprised of over 6,000 establishments including manufacturing firms, retail & wholesale trades, agriculture,tourism and recreation.
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With
an estimated population of approximately 250,000 and land area
of 565 square miles, Ottawa County is poised for continued,
long-term growth and prosperity.

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Ottawa County Information:
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Total Population:
257,671
(2006)
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Median Household Income:
$55,011
(2004)
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Work Force: 139,237 (2006)
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Total Employment: 132,097 (2006)
- Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (2006)
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Ottawa County
Weather |
MONTH |
AVG.
MIN TEMP |
AVG. MAX TEMP |
January |
19F./-7C |
31F./-1C |
July |
62F./17C |
79F./26C |
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