London, OH

London, Ohio

London, Ohio, in Madison county, is 19 miles E of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 24 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The city is in the Columbus area. There are 8,771 residents in London.

The People and Families of London

In London, about 52% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in London.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, London had a median family income of $42,400.

Political Inclinations

London folks tended to give their money ($2,425) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

London Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in London that were owner-occupied was 57%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In London, 92% of commuters drive to work. London offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of London, OH

Comparing London 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

London Almanac

London Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

London Public Libraries

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London Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by London residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, London, 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

London Hospitals

MADISON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
210 NORTH MAIN STREET
(740) 845-7010
Emergency Service: Yes

London High Schools (2004)

LONDON HIGH SCHOOL
336 ELM ST
740-852-5705
Serves 623 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

MADISON-PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
800 LINSON RD
740-852-0364
Serves 526 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

LONDON DIGITAL ACADEMY
60 S WALNUT ST
740-852-5700
A charter school.
Serves 30 students.

London Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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