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Eaton, Ohio

Introduction to Eaton, Ohio

Eaton, Ohio, in Preble county, is 20 miles NW of Middletown, Ohio (center to center) and 41 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 8,133.

Eaton History

William Bruce established the city of Eaton in 1806. It was named in honor of General William Eaton, the U.S. Consul at Tunis. A number of streets in Eaton were named in honor of Barbary Wars heroes. In 1859, Eaton lost thirteen primary business establishments in a fire.

Eaton and Nearby Attractions

  • Wayne County Historical Museum
  • Miamisburg Mound
  • Sycamore State Park
  • Splash Moraine
  • McMaze Indiana
  • Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark

Things To Do In Eaton

Some of the museums near Eaton are the Piqua Historical Museum, carillton Historical Park, and the Muncie Children's Museum. Sycamore State Park and Hueston Woods State Park offer opportunities for recreation. There are several places of historical importance near Eaton including the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, the Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village, and Fort Ancient. Splash Moraine waterpark, an attraction near the city, has waterslides, a lazy river, and a wave pool. Festivals and events held in the city include Preble County Pork Festival and the Preble County Fair.

Eaton Transportation

James M Cox Dayton International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Eaton Higher Education

Miami University of Ohio, Indiana University East, Earlham College, and Ivy Tech Community College - Whitewater are colleges close to the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Eaton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Eaton, OH

Comparing Eaton 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 Citizens89
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime43
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