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Conneaut, OH


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Conneaut, Ohio

Introduction to Conneaut, Ohio

Conneaut, Ohio, in Ashtabula county, is 27 miles SW of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 66 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Conneaut contains a population of approximately 12,485.

Conneaut History

The name of this city comes from Seneca’s Koniyat which is a creek that runs into Lake Erie. The term Conneaut is a word from the Senecan language and refers to a place with an abundant fish population. The city is located on an Indian trail that was a glacier lake-beach ridge. It was used by early settlers travelling westward. Conneaut was incorporated as a borough in 1832.

Conneaut and nearby Attractions

  • Railroad Museum
  • Lake Erie
  • Conneaut Plaza Theatre
  • Windy Hill Golf Course
  • Sheldon Calvary Camp
  • Conneaut Township Park?

Things To Do In Conneaut

Conneaut is situated near Lake Erie and has approximately 7 miles of shoreline. This provides satisfactory opportunities for spending relaxing time at the beach, swimming, and boating. It has also made the area a popular summer destination. The city offers a nice blend of recreational and social activities. One can go shopping at the downtown area or buy memorabilia from the Historical Railroad Museum.

Conneaut Transportation

The Erie International Airport can be reached in half an hour's drive.

Conneaut Higher Education

The Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University, and Mercyhurst College offer opportunities for higher education.

Comparative Profile of Conneaut, OH

Comparing Conneaut 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
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime43
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Historic Conneaut

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Harbor entrance ca. 1900

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Harbor entrance ca. 1900

Unloading ore at Conneaut (Brown conveying hoists) between 1900 and 1906

Coal dumping plant ca. 1900

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