Bucyrus, OH

Bucyrus, Ohio

Introduction to Bucyrus, Ohio

Bucyrus, Ohio, in Crawford county, is 58 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Mansfield metropolitan area. Bucyrus has a population of 13,224.

Bucyrus History

Bucyrus was founded by Samuel Norton. He arrived in this region in 1817. At that time, the area was unpopulated and occupied by a hardwood forest. The community was platted by Col. James Kilbourne, who named the town "Bucyrus.” The name of the city was derived from two words - "Bu" meaning "Beautiful," and "Cyrus" in honor of the King of Persia, Cyrus the Great. During prohibition, a large number of gangsters, including Al Capone, used Bucyrus as a stopping point during their travels. Many of the underground street systems used for quick getaways exist to this day.

Bucyrus and nearby Attractions

• Sears Woods State Nature Preserve
• Crawford Antique Farm Museum
• Harding Home
• Mount Gilead State Park
• Bucyrus Little Theatre
• Lowe-Volk Nature Center

Things To Do In Bucyrus

At the Crawford Antique Farm Museum, visitors can enjoy a glimpse of the farming traditions of the past. The Historic Crawford County Courthouse is noted for its spectacular stained glass dome, while the Toledo & Ohio Central Train Station is a relic of the steam engine era of the 1800s. Painted by artist Eric Grohe, the Great American Crossroads Mural showcases 100 years of the city's history. The Liberty Remembers Mural and the Light Mural are also popular local spots. The Eyestone Flower Farm has a huge collection of Gladiolas, Celosias, Tulips, Oriental Lilies and Dutch Irises. Golfers can enjoy a round at the River Oaks Golf Course and the Valley View Golf Course. The 38-acre Lowe-Volk Nature Center includes interpretive exhibits and offers a view across the meadow and forest. Visitors can also take corn maze tours in the Iron Spring Farm Corn Maze.

Bucyrus Transportation

Port Columbus International is the nearest major airport.

Bucyrus Higher Education

Ashland University, Otterbein College and the University of Findlay are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bucyrus, OH

Comparing Bucyrus 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
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
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Bucyrus Almanac

Bucyrus Climate

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

Bucyrus Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bucyrus, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bucyrus Public Libraries

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Bucyrus Hospitals

BUCYRUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
629 NORTH SANDUSKY AVENUE
(419) 562-4677
Emergency Service: Yes

Bucyrus High Schools (2004)

BUCYRUS HIGH SCHOOL
900 W PERRY ST
419-562-7721
Serves 569 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

WYNFORD HIGH SCHOOL
3288 HOLMES CENTER RD
419-562-7828
Serves 543 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Bucyrus Colleges

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