Galion, OH

Galion, Ohio

Introduction to Galion, Ohio

Galion, Ohio, in Crawford county, is 54 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Mansfield metropolitan area. Galion has a population of 11,341.

Galion History

The first settlers arrived in Galion sometime around 1817. One of the earlier names of this area was Greensburg. It had its first post office in 1824 and was given its present name at that time. The name was suggested by a postmaster and other suggested names could not be used because post offices by those names already existed in Ohio.

Galion and nearby Attractions

• Heise Park
• South Park
• Powers Reservoir
• Galion Country Club
• The Emmer Gallery
• Galion Community Theater Inc.

Things To Do In Galion

There are a number of parks in the city where one can relax or participate in fitness activities. Some of the parks also have facilities for playing various sports. The city also has a swimming pool which is quite popular with the residents. The nearby reservoirs are also quite popular spots for picnics.

Galion Transportation

Port Columbus International Airport has air transportation facilities.

Galion Higher Education

One can find opportunities for obtaining higher education at Ashland University, Otterbein College, and Denison University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Galion, OH

Comparing Galion 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Galion Almanac

Galion Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Galion Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Galion, 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

Galion Public Libraries

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Galion Hospitals

GALION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
269 PORTLAND WAY SOUTH
(419) 468-4841
Emergency Service: Yes

Galion High Schools (2004)

GALION HIGH SCHOOL
200 N UNION ST
419-468-6500
Serves 715 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

NORTHMOR HIGH SCHOOL
5353 COUNTY ROAD 29
419-946-3946
Serves 606 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Galion Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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