About Ontario
Ontario is a close-knit town in central Ohio counting 6,648 people who proudly call it home.
Ontario holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 600 residents per square mile.
📰 Ontario News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ontario Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Ontario — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,648.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ontario
- Applebee's — american
- Athens Greek Restaurant — greek
- Bob Evans — american
- Brown Derby RoadHouse
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Cicis — pizza
- El Campestre — mexican
- Golden Corral — american
- Hibachi Express — japanese
- IHOP — breakfast
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ohio bird sanctuary · Museum
- Alpaca Meadows · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ontario
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ontario
- Buckeye Community School
- Lexington Pre-School
- Stingel Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Avita Ontario ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.