These Are The 10 Most Conservative Cities In Ohio For 2019

Editor’s Note: We updated this article for 2019. This is our third time ranking the most conservative places to live in Ohio.

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Well this has been one heck of a couple of years for the Republican Party. Never in my life time have I see anything like it — given that’s a relatively short lifetime, but who’s counting?

And now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Ohio would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.

Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Buckeye State?

In order to do so, we turned our sites on measuring how each city in Ohio with populations greater than 5,000 voted and contributed to political campaigns in the past several years. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted republican and gave the most to conservatives where named the most conservative cities in the state.

Here are the 10 most conservative places in Ohio for 2019:

If you’re wondering, Strongsville is the most liberal city in Ohio of all those we measured.

And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data. For more on how we ran the numbers, keep on reading. Then we’ll take a closer look at each of our top 10 most conservative cities in Ohio.

And if you already knew these places were conservative, check out some more reading about Ohio and the most conservative places in the country:

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How we determined the most conservative cities in Ohio for 2019

We started by making a list of every city in Ohio over 5,000 people based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (The most recent data). That left us with 255 cities and towns.

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We then measured the voting record and donation data to determine which places lean the most rightward in their allegiances by:

Percentage Of Registered Republicans
# Of Contributions To Republicans Per Capita
$ Amount Contributed To Republicans Per Capita

Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 255 for each of the criteria where number one was the most conservative.

The winner, Celina, is “The Most Conservative City in Ohio For 2019”.

Let’s go through these conservative places, shall we?

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The 10 Most Conservative Places In Ohio For 2019

1. Celina

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 10,300
Percent Republican: 80.2%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.9
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Celina: Photos | Data

Celina is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, Ohio, United States. The population was 10,400 at the 2010 census. Celina is situated on the western shores of Grand Lake St. Marys.

2. Wapakoneta

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Overall SnackAbility

8.5
/10

Population: 9,756
Percent Republican: 78.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $11.91
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.06
More on Wapakoneta: Photos | Data

Wapakoneta, pronounced Waw-paw-ko-net-a is a city in and the county seat of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,867 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan S A, which is included in the Lima-Van Wert-Wapakoneta, Ohio CSA. The community is served by the Wapakoneta City School District.

3. St. Marys

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 8,143
Percent Republican: 78.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.34
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.04
More on St. Marys: Photos | Data

St. Marys is a city in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,332 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio, Micropolitan Statistical Area.

4. Greenville

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Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 12,892
Percent Republican: 78.2%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.57
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Greenville: Photos | Data

Greenville is a city in and county seat of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at the 2010 census.

5. Sidney

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Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 20,777
Percent Republican: 78.0%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $66.74
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.11
More on Sidney: Photos | Data

Sidney is a city in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. The population was 21,229 at the 2010 census. It is named after English poet Sir Philip Sidney and is the county seat of Shelby County. As well, many of the city’s elementary schools are also named after famous writers, such as Emerson, Longfellow and Whittier. Sidney was the recipient of the 1964 All-America City Award. In 2009, it was the subject of the documentary film 45365.

6. Van Wert

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Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 10,946
Percent Republican: 76.0%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $13.3
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.05
More on Van Wert: Photos | Data

Van Wert is a city in and the county seat of Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northwestern Ohio. The population was 10,846 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Van Wert Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Lima-Van Wert-Wapakoneta, Ohio Combined Statistical Area. Van Wert is named for Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of Major John Andr in the American Revolutionary War. A center of peony cultivation, Van Wert has hosted the annual Van Wert Peony Festival on and off since 1902. Van Wert is home to the first county library in the United States, the Brumback Library. It also has a thriving community art center the Wassenburg Art Center and the award-winning Van Wert Civic Theatre. The home office of Central Insurance Companies is located in Van Wert.

7. Hillsboro

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 6,528
Percent Republican: 75.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.85
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Hillsboro: Photos | Data

Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,605 at the 2010 census.

8. Eaton

Source: Public domain

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 8,219
Percent Republican: 74.7%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.96
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Eaton: Photos | Data

Eaton is a city in and the county seat of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,407 at the 2010 census. Eaton’s sister city is Rdental bei Coburg.

9. Wilmington

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 12,396
Percent Republican: 73.7%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $2.82
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Wilmington: Photos | Data

Wilmington is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,520 at the 2010 census. At city entrances from state routes, county roads, and U.S. highways, the city slogan of “We Honor Our Champions” is seen, accompanied by signs that highlight various athletic accomplishments from Wilmington individuals and teams. The city is served by the Wilmington Public Library, and also features a weather forecast office of the National Weather Service, which serves all of Southwestern Ohio and portions of Kentucky and Indiana.

10. Bellefontaine

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Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 13,418
Percent Republican: 73.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $15.49
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Bellefontaine: Photos | Data

Bellefontaine is a city in and the county seat of Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,370 at the 2010 Census. It is the principal city of the Bellefontaine, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Logan County. The highest point in Ohio, Campbell Hill, is within the city limits.

Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Ohio

Well there you have it, the places in Ohio that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Celina ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.

If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Ohio:

Strongsville
Independence
Shaker Heights

For more Ohio reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Most Conservative Places In Ohio

Rank	City	Population	% Conservative
1	Celina, OH	10,300	80.2%
2	Wapakoneta, OH	9,756	78.4%
3	St. Marys, OH	8,143	78.4%
4	Greenville, OH	12,892	78.2%
5	Sidney, OH	20,777	78.0%
6	Van Wert, OH	10,946	76.0%
7	Hillsboro, OH	6,528	75.4%
8	Eaton, OH	8,219	74.7%
9	Wilmington, OH	12,396	73.7%
10	Bellefontaine, OH	13,418	73.5%
11	Wellston, OH	5,560	72.2%
12	Jackson, OH	6,293	72.2%
13	Washington Court House, OH	14,136	71.2%
14	Ashland, OH	20,348	70.7%
15	Ada, OH	5,902	70.6%
16	Kenton, OH	8,265	70.6%
17	Bucyrus, OH	11,950	70.4%
18	Galion, OH	10,169	70.4%
19	Upper Sandusky, OH	6,828	70.2%
20	Tipp City, OH	9,857	69.8%
21	Troy, OH	25,694	69.8%
22	Piqua, OH	20,793	69.8%
23	Ironton, OH	11,030	69.8%
24	Urbana, OH	11,519	69.2%
25	Bryan, OH	8,415	69.0%
26	Coshocton, OH	11,062	68.9%
27	Cambridge, OH	10,491	68.8%
28	Circleville, OH	13,780	68.5%
29	Salem, OH	11,939	68.1%
30	East Liverpool, OH	10,817	68.1%
31	Belpre, OH	6,409	68.1%
32	Marietta, OH	13,795	68.1%
33	Columbiana, OH	6,363	68.1%
34	New Lexington, OH	5,049	67.7%
35	Milford, OH	6,829	67.5%
36	Amelia, OH	5,172	67.5%
37	St. Clairsville, OH	5,092	67.4%
38	Martins Ferry, OH	6,747	67.4%
39	London, OH	10,087	66.8%
40	Findlay, OH	41,237	66.7%
41	Portsmouth, OH	20,343	66.3%
42	Napoleon, OH	8,646	66.2%
43	Mount Vernon, OH	16,681	66.1%
44	Lexington, OH	5,350	66.0%
45	Ontario, OH	6,105	66.0%
46	Shelby, OH	8,878	66.0%
47	Mansfield, OH	46,720	66.0%
48	Delphos, OH	7,123	65.9%
49	Lima, OH	37,592	65.9%
50	Logan, OH	7,030	65.7%
51	Franklin, OH	11,768	65.6%
52	Springboro, OH	18,084	65.6%
53	Mason, OH	32,317	65.6%
54	Lebanon, OH	20,500	65.6%
55	Carlisle, OH	5,199	65.6%
56	Marysville, OH	22,924	65.3%
57	Toronto, OH	5,131	65.2%
58	Steubenville, OH	18,194	65.2%
59	Willard, OH	6,060	64.9%
60	Norwalk, OH	16,790	64.9%
61	Dover, OH	12,826	64.7%
62	New Philadelphia, OH	17,408	64.7%
63	Uhrichsville, OH	5,385	64.7%
64	Zanesville, OH	25,378	64.6%
65	Rittman, OH	6,596	64.3%
66	Wooster, OH	26,723	64.3%
67	Orrville, OH	8,353	64.3%
68	Wauseon, OH	7,075	64.2%
69	Marion, OH	36,399	64.1%
70	Defiance, OH	16,848	63.7%
71	Granville, OH	5,721	61.3%
72	Heath, OH	10,542	61.3%
73	Tiffin, OH	17,638	61.3%
74	Fostoria, OH	13,211	61.3%
75	Pataskala, OH	15,312	61.3%
76	Newark, OH	48,640	61.3%
77	Trenton, OH	12,601	61.1%
78	Monroe, OH	13,946	61.1%
79	Fairfield, OH	42,589	61.1%
80	Oxford, OH	22,624	61.1%
81	Hamilton, OH	62,216	61.1%
82	Middletown, OH	48,350	61.1%
83	Chillicothe, OH	21,598	61.0%
84	Pickerington, OH	19,634	60.2%
85	Lancaster, OH	39,732	60.2%
86	Chardon, OH	5,166	59.7%
87	Wadsworth, OH	22,843	59.5%
88	Brunswick, OH	34,658	59.5%
89	Medina, OH	26,348	59.5%
90	Fairborn, OH	33,344	58.5%
91	Bellbrook, OH	7,103	58.5%
92	Beavercreek, OH	46,255	58.5%
93	Xenia, OH	26,193	58.5%
94	Bellevue, OH	8,004	57.7%
95	Clyde, OH	6,252	57.7%
96	Fremont, OH	16,265	57.7%
97	New Carlisle, OH	5,626	56.9%
98	Springfield, OH	59,436	56.9%
99	Ashtabula, OH	18,385	56.6%
100	Conneaut, OH	12,708	56.6%