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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.
In Ironton, about 49% of adults are married. In Ironton, lots of people live on their own.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Ironton has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Ironton had a median family income of $35,014.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,400) in Ironton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 63% of housing in Ironton is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Ironton is known in Ohio for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Ironton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Ironton is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Ironton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Ironton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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