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Crawford County — County Seat: Bucyrus
2026 Population Estimate: 42,252 | Official Website: https://www.crawford-co.org/
Crawford County is a north-central Ohio county, centered on Bucyrus — a community that holds a unique and delicious distinction as the Bratwurst Capital of America, celebrated each summer at the beloved Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival — one of Ohio's most beloved street festivals. The county's German heritage runs deep, and its communities retain a strong small-town Ohio character. Major employers include Bucyrus Community Hospital (Avita Health System), and various manufacturing operations. North Central State College provides regional higher education. The county has an agricultural base and benefits from its location along US Route 30 (the Lincoln Highway), with good highway access to Columbus and Cleveland. The Olentangy Caverns site near Delaware (just to the south) is accessible from Crawford County, and the region features pleasant rolling farmland typical of the glaciated Ohio plains.
▸ Key Industries & Major Employers
Manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing.
Galion and Bucyrus are the twin commercial centers. Major employers include Avita Health System, LEWCO Inc. (conveyor systems), Gorman-Rupp, OLF Manufacturing, and Terex Industries. Agriculture—particularly grain and livestock—is economically significant.
▸ Notable Economic Development Initiatives
Crawford County Economic Development (CCED) works with RGP Ohio to target advanced manufacturing expansion. LEWCO Inc., a global leader in industrial conveyor systems, received JobsOhio incentives for expansion in 2023-2024. The county received $500,000 under Ohio's Building Demolition and Site Revitalization program in FY 2024 to address blighted commercial properties in Bucyrus.
▸ Infrastructure & Investment Highlights
US-30 connects Crawford County to major markets east and west. Norfolk Southern rail serves manufacturers. A water and wastewater infrastructure grant from the state was used to upgrade Galion's system, enhancing industrial site readiness.
