Conneaut, OH

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Conneaut Almanac

Conneaut Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Conneaut Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Conneaut, 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

Conneaut Public Libraries

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Conneaut Hospitals

UHHS BROWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
158 WEST MAIN ROAD
(440) 593-1131
Emergency Service: Yes

Conneaut High Schools (2004)

CONNEAUT HIGH SCHOOL
381 MILL ST
440-593-7210
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 743 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Conneaut Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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