Regional Ohio

When considering the regions of Ohio, it is important to remember that Ohio itself is part of surrounding regions:

The northern section of Ohio is part of the Great Lakes Region or Watershed. 

Image: GLIN

Southern Ohio is part of the Ohio River Basin and ultimately the Mississippi River watershed.

Image: Richard Moore

 

Overlapping Regions

Ohio has been divided into regions in a variety of ways.  Commonly we see political boundaries, as counties, municipalities and townships as a way of dividing Ohio.  In this context a region can be as small as two such jurisdictions joined together or a county as a region, or several counties joined.

Alternatively, Ohio is divided into regions based on themes or programs.  Several are outlined below:

• Nielsen Media Markets
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
• Metropolitan Statistical Areas
• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Governor’s Economic Development Regional Offices
• Jobs and Family Services (JFS) One Stop Zones
• Ohio Department of Education
• Watersheds
• Agricultural Areas

Generalized Ohio Regions

While a definitive list of Ohio Regions is not possible, perhaps six regions is a good default place to start:

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