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Bellbrook, Ohio

Introduction to Bellbrook, Ohio

Bellbrook, Ohio, in Greene county, is 6 miles SE of Kettering, Ohio (center to center) and 38 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city, whichhas easy access to nearby cities and towns in the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area, has a population of approximately 7,009.

Bellbrook History

The earliest settlers arrived in 1814. The city, which was named after one of its founders, Stephen Bell, originated as a village but attained the status of a city in 1974 after annexing territories around the Sugarcreek Township. Notable residents include actor and comedian, Jonathan Winters as well as writer Erma Bombeck.

Bellbrook and Nearby Attractions

  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
  • Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village
  • Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark
  • Splash Moraine
  • Trapshooting Hall of Fame
  • Sugarcreek Metropark

Things To Do In Bellbrook

Numerous museums are located near Bellbrook including the Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm, the Dayton Art Institute, and the Carillon Historical Park. The Dunbar House, Miamisburg Mound, and Fort Ancient are historic sites nearby. Caesar Creek State Park, Carriage Hill MetroPark, and Huffman MetroPark have provisions for fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. Other attractions nearby include Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark and Splash Moraine. The people of Bellbrook celebrate the Sugar Maple Festival in April.

Bellbrook Transportation

James M Cox Dayton International Airport is located near Bellbrook.

Bellbrook Higher Education

Colleges closest to Bellbrook include Sinclair Community College, University of Dayton, and United Theological Seminary.

High Points

Bellbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBellbrook Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBellbrook Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bellbrook Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bellbrook College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Bellbrook People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bellbrook Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bellbrook Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Bellbrook, OH

Comparing Bellbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity26
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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