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Ironton, Ohio

Introduction to Ironton, Ohio

Ironton, Ohio, in Lawrence county, is 15 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 100 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,211 people in Ironton.

Ironton History

In 1849, John Cambell, one of the leading pig iron manufacturers, founded the present day city of Ironton. The area was a prime producer of iron during the 1850s and 1890s. Iron produced in this area was used for manufacturing the USS Monitor and other countries, such as France, England and Russia, also purchased iron for warships from Ironton. Other industries that flourished in this area were those that dealt with soap and nail production.

Ironton and nearby Attractions

  • Lawrence County Museum
  • Wayne National Forest
  • Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
  • Beech Fork State Park
  • Kentucky Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
  • Camden Park

Things To Do In Ironton

While staying in Ironton, you can visit a number of churches including Pine Street United Methodist Church, Ellison Street Church of the Nazarene, Immanuel Church, Loran Street Church, and many more. You can plan a trip to the Fifth and Lawrence Streets Residential Historic District and Rankin Historic District. The Beechwood Park is also worth visiting.

Ironton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Tri-State Airport/ Milton J. Ferguson Field Airport.

Ironton Higher Education

Ohio University - Southern Campus is located within the city. Other colleges and universities offering facilities for higher education include Marshall University, Ohio University - Main Campus, Shawnee State University, and Morehead State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyIronton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ironton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ironton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ironton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ironton, OH

Comparing Ironton 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built24

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