Kenton, OH

Kenton, Ohio

Introduction to Kenton, Ohio

Kenton, Ohio, in Hardin county, is 51 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 57 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. There are 8,336 residents in the city.

Kenton History

The city of Kenton, which was named in honor of Simon Kenton, a frontiersman, was incorporated as a village in 1845. In 1886, it was incorporated as a city. Kenton was the agricultural trade center in its early days, but the city witnessed industrial development in the latter half of the nineteenth century.

Kenton and Nearby Attractions

• Indian Lake State Park
• Organette House Mechanical Music Museum
• Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
• Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve
• Six Flags Wyandot Lake

Things To Do In Kenton

Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve, spread over 500 acres of wooded land, is situated in Kenton. Murray Park, Wharton Park, Glendale Park, and Pioneer Park are several parks in Kenton, where activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, and picnicking are available. Organette House Mechanical Music Museum and Indian Mill are popular museums near the city. Places of historic significance nearby include Lockington Locks, Harding Home, Piqua Historical Area, and Fort Amanda.

Kenton Transportation

Port Columbus International Airport is a major airport near the city.

Kenton Higher Education

Ohio Northern University, Bluffton College, Ohio State University - Marion, and Ohio Wesleyan University are located near Kenton.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Kenton, OH

Comparing Kenton 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
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

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
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

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

Kenton Almanac

Kenton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Kenton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenton, 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

Kenton Public Libraries

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Kenton Hospitals

HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
921 EAST FRANKLIN STREET
(419) 673-0761
Emergency Service: Yes

Kenton High Schools (2004)

KENTON HIGH SCHOOL
200 HARDING AVE
419-673-1286
Serves 670 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Kenton Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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