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Bellefontaine, OH


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Bellefontaine, Ohio

Introduction to Bellefontaine, Ohio

Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan county, is 30 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city has a population of 13,069.

Bellefontaine History

Bellefontaine was named after a French word meaning “beautiful spring”. The area may have been named this because of the presence of many springs. It was settled by the Shawnee Nation and was called Blue Jacket’s Town after its first settler, Blue Jacket. Bellefontaine was officially formed in 1820. The area began developing rapidly after the Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad built the first railroad here.

Bellefontaine and nearby Attractions

  • Zane Shawnee Caverns & South Wind Park
  • Powell Park
  • Campbell Hill
  • Logan County Fairgrounds
  • Logan County Historical Society Museum
  • Shawnee & Woodland Native American Museum

Things To Do In Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine has 159 acres of park land which is maintained by the Bellefonatine Joint Recreation District. The parks have provisions for numerous recreational activities suitable for young and old alike. There are several other places of interest in this city such as Holland’s Theater, mentioned in the National Register of Historic Places, and McKinley Street which, at 20 feet, is claimed to be the shortest street in America, if not the world.

Bellefontaine Transportation

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport offers regular services.

Bellefontaine Higher Education

One can avail of higher education from the Ohio Northern University, Wittenberg University, and Cedarville University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bellefontaine Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Bellefontaine Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bellefontaine, OH

Comparing Bellefontaine 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime11

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