14 Reasons Why People From Ohio Are The Best Kind Of People You’ll Ever Meet

Living in Ohio does something to you. Because we have a little bit of everything here, it’s inevitable that the majority of us develop into well-rounded, down-to-earth, good-hearted people. The following are 14 reasons why people from Ohio are the best kind of people you’ll ever meet.

1. We go with the flow and roll with the punches. (With weather patterns and street construction zones like ours, it’s kind of essential.)

5. We’re good sports. (We understand the amount of criticism and trash talk that comes with having an awesome team, and we can take it.)

9. We know how to find and appreciate the beauty of our state in spite of the haters who just don’t even know.

10. We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the good things (and people) in life.

11. We value family—except when we’re split on Ohio State vs. Michigan. Then it just gets tough.

12. We’re friendly. (Unless, of course, you’re a Michigan fan.)

13. We have a sense of humor and we’re secure enough in who we are to make fun of our crazy state. (Because we know that it’s perfectly OK—and healthy— to laugh at yourself every once and awhile.)

14. We live in the heart of it all—and we take that seriously.

Why else are Ohioans the best kind of people you’ll ever meet?

April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.