Louisville, OH

Louisville, Ohio

Louisville, Ohio, in Stark county, is 6 miles E of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 51 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Canton - Massillon metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Louisville is home to some 8,904 residents.

The People and Families of Louisville

In Louisville, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisville had a median family income of $49,844. Fewer people in Louisville are poor than in most places in Ohio.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($21,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Louisville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Louisville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Louisville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Louisville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Louisville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Louisville, OH

Comparing Louisville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

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
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Louisville Almanac

Louisville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Louisville Public Libraries

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Louisville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Louisville 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, Louisville, 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

Louisville High Schools (2004)

LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1201 S NICKELPLATE ST
330-875-1438
Serves 964 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Louisville Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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