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Clyde, Ohio

Introduction to Clyde, Ohio

Clyde, Ohio, in Sandusky county, is 39 miles SE of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 6,064.

Clyde History

The area now known as Clyde was originally named "Centreville". According to tradition, the community was founded by a young lieutenant who fought in the Indian wars. Sherwood Anderson, the American short story writer, was a resident of Clyde, and the city even served as a setting for his collection titled "Winesburg, Ohio". In the early 1900s, the city became involved in the automobile revolution. It was home to the Elmore Manufacturing Company, the pioneering brass era company.

Clyde and Nearby Attractions

  • Clyde Historical Museum
  • McPherson Home
  • Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site
  • Catawba Island State Park
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
  • Cherry Street Park

Things To Do In Clyde

The Clyde Historical Museum houses a collection of historical treasures of the region. The Civil War hero General James B. McPherson's home is one place of historic interest. Heritage Hall, which is Clyde's Old Village Hall, dates back to the 1880s. Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site, and Cooke House are some of the other museums and historic sites in the area. Cherry Street Park, Hendricks Park, Gus Wolf Park, and Paden Park are the parks in the city. Activities like boating, picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping can also be enjoyed at the nearby East Harbor State Park, and Catawba Island State Park. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, African Safari Wildlife Park, and Cedar Point amusement park are other popular destinations near Clyde. In addition, the community hosts the Clyde Country Fair in September every year.

Clyde Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Sandusky County Regional Airport.

Clyde Higher Education

Colleges close to Clyde are Terra State Community College, Heidelberg College, Bowling Green State University - Firelands, and Tiffin University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Clyde Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Clyde Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Clyde Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clyde, OH

Comparing Clyde 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
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime76

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