Brookville, OH

Brookville, Ohio

Introduction to Brookville, Ohio

Brookville, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 12 miles NW of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 46 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. The village is in the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area and has a population of 5,289.

Brookville History

Warren Estabrook established a general store in 1832, which led to the formation of a community. In 1844, the Wolf Creek Turnpike, connecting Brookville and Dayton, was constructed and resulted in further growth of the community. Rail construction had begun by 1848, and soon after, housing developments and businesses began to grow and prosper. Jacob Frees surveyed and platted the land on April 13, 1850, and The Dayton and Greenville Railroad Company officially opened in June, 1852. A post office was established in 1855, and the village of Brookville was incorporated on September 9, 1874. The city charter for Brookville became effective on January 1, 1979.

Brookville and Nearby Attractions

• Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
• United States Air Force Museum
• Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village
• Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark
• Hueston Woods State Park

Things To Do In Brookville

The United States Air Force Museum is an aircraft gallery displaying more than 300 aircrafts and missiles. The Carriage Hill Metro Park Farm, occupying almost 1,000 acres, is a historical farm depicting the rural life of the 19th century. It also includes a reserve which offers facilities for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding. Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Fort Jefferson, and Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, are some of the other museums and historic sites near Brookville. The city is also home to several parks like the Golden Gate Park, Westbrook Park, Ward Park, and Gruening Park.

Brookville Transportation

The closest major airport is James M Cox Dayton International Airport.

Brookville Higher Education

Sinclair Community College, Wright State University, and University of Dayton are some of the colleges near Brookville.

Comparative Profile of Brookville, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Brookville Almanac

Brookville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brookville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brookville High Schools (2004)

BROOKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
106 S HILL ST
937-833-6761
Serves 533 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

Brookville Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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