Geneva, OH

Geneva, Ohio

Introduction to Geneva, Ohio

Geneva, Ohio, in Ashtabula county, is 22 miles NE of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 44 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, 6,595 people lived in Geneva.

Geneva History

The earliest settlement in present day Geneva was established in 1805. A few people from Charlotte, New York settled here, and in 1806 more settlers arrived from Harpersfield, New York. In 1816, the citizens formed the township of Harpersfield. This new township was Geneva Township. In 1866 the town became a village and it was later incorporated as a city in 1958. It was named after Geneva, New York.

Geneva and Nearby Attractions

• Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse
• James A. Garfield National Historic Site
• Helen Hazen Wyman Metropolitan Park
• Holden Arboretum
• Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Things To Do In Geneva

There are several museums near Geneva, including Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse, and Jennie Munger Gregory Museum. Geneva State Park, Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, and Helen Hazen Wyman Metropolitan Park are located nearby as well. The Geneva State Park offers opportunities for recreational activities like camping, fishing, and boating. Opportunities to play golf are available at Deer Lake Golf Course.

Geneva Transportation

Erie International Airport is located near Geneva.

Geneva Higher Education

Lakeland Community College, Kent State University, and John Carroll University are situated near Geneva.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Geneva, OH

Comparing Geneva 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
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Geneva Almanac

Geneva Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Geneva Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Geneva, 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

Geneva Hospitals

UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
870 WEST MAIN STREET
(440) 466-1141
Emergency Service: Yes

Geneva High Schools (2004)

GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL
839 SHERMAN ST
440-466-4831
Serves 1,043 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Geneva Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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