Locations in Ohio

Regional Analysis for Ohio

A total of 144 destinations across 6 categories define the service landscape of Ohio, reaching approximately 86,260,700 residents in 673 incorporated communities. The 30-minute driving radius used to define each location's catchment area captures the realistic extent of everyday travel for shopping, healthcare, and transportation. At an average of 599,032 residents per catchment, the data reflects both the concentrated population centers of Ohio's urban areas and the more dispersed settlement patterns of its rural regions. The following sections provide a detailed breakdown of regional service coverage, highlighting the locations, categories, and geographic patterns that characterize access across Ohio.

Top service hubs

The regional service landscape of Ohio is dominated by a handful of high-reach destinations. OhioHealth Emergency Care - New Albany, a Hospital in Columbus, leads all locations with a catchment population of 1,421,500 across 20 communities, making it the single most significant service hub in the state. The top 10 locations by catchment population account for a combined 13,890,349 residents, representing 16% of all population coverage. Following closely, OhioHealth Urgent Care New Albany (Hospital) in Columbus serves 1,421,500 people, reinforcing the region's coverage depth. This concentration of service access around a limited number of high-capacity hubs is characteristic of Ohio's settlement pattern, where population density and road infrastructure tend to cluster around established metropolitan areas. Locations outside these primary corridors serve smaller but still meaningful catchment populations, connecting rural and semi-rural communities to essential services.

Urban and rural coverage

Coverage patterns in Ohio reveal a significant divide between urban and rural service access. 139 locations operate in predominantly urban or suburban settings, where dense road networks and concentrated populations yield large catchment areas. In contrast, 5 locations serve rural communities where populations are smaller and more dispersed. Most service areas in Ohio are centered on urban or suburban communities, where population density and road connectivity create the conditions for high-reach catchment zones. The state's urban settlement pattern means that most residents benefit from multiple nearby service options and short travel times. With a median catchment population of 562,130 and an average of 599,032, there is moderate variation in catchment sizes, with some larger locations pulling the average above the typical service area. This disparity highlights the geographic challenges that affect service access in Ohio's less densely populated regions.

Largest Service Areas in Ohio

The table below presents all 144 mapped locations in Ohio, ranked by the total population within a 30-minute drive. The largest service area belongs to OhioHealth Emergency Care - New Albany, a Hospital in Columbus, reaching 1,421,500 residents across 20 communities. At the other end of the spectrum, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial serves the smallest catchment with 154 residents. This range illustrates the geographic diversity of Ohio, from densely populated metropolitan corridors to more isolated rural destinations.

Retail Access in Ohio

With 51 retail destinations mapped in Ohio, including Target, Walmart, and Costco stores, approximately 36,469,632 residents live within a 30-minute drive of at least one major retailer. The largest retail catchment belongs to Walmart Garden Center in Columbus, serving 1,420,078 residents. The footprint of these retail operations speaks to Ohio's commercial geography, where location decisions are driven by population clusters, highway access, and regional market dynamics. Each retail location serves an average catchment of 715,090 people, a figure that reflects strong retail density with deep population coverage per store. Gaps in retail coverage are most apparent in Ohio's less populated regions, where the economics of large-format retail make new store openings unlikely. These areas represent potential underserved zones in the state's overall retail infrastructure.

Airport Access in Ohio

Air transportation access in Ohio is provided through 38 mapped airports, serving a combined catchment population of approximately 14,017,824 residents across 501 incorporated communities. The largest airport catchment in Ohio belongs to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, serving 1,343,541 residents. Airports function as critical infrastructure that connects communities to national and international networks, and their catchment areas define the practical reach of air travel for Ohio's residents. The average airport catchment encompasses 368,890 residents, reflecting the broadly distribution of air travel access across the state. Communities beyond the 30-minute reach of any mapped airport face additional travel time and logistical challenges when accessing air services, which can affect business connectivity, tourism, and emergency transportation options.