Mansfield, OH

Mansfield, Ohio

Introduction to Mansfield, Ohio

Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland county, is 47 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. It's situated in the foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, surrounded by farmlands in north-central Ohio. It's one of the highest elevated cities in the state. Years ago, Mansfield was known for heavy industry. Retail, healthcare and education are significant factors for the economy. The city's nickname is "The Heart of Ohio." The climate is regarded as humid continental.

Mansfield History

The town was settled in 1808 and was named in tribute to Jared Mansfield, a U.S. Surveyor General who directed the planning of the town. The railroad arrived in 1846 which significantly attributed to Mansfield becoming a major manufacturing location. It was a prominent stove manufacturing center. By the late 1920's Westinghouse was the largest employer. Years later, the manufacturing industries declined and the city became part of the rust belt.

Mansfield Attractions

• The Boulevards is an early twentieth century historic neighborhood.
• Mansfield Art Center.
• Kingwood Center is an historic location, featuring a home and numerous gardens. It's included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Biblewalk is a life-sized wax museum and includes over seventy scenes and a vast number of wax figures.
• Mansfield Playhouse.
• 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard is situated at the Mansfield Lahm Airport.
• Richland County Fair.
• Malabar Farm State Park.
• The Ohio State Reformatory has been included in numerous movies such as The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One and Tango & Cash. The Administration Building features Gothic-style architecture and is a prominent tourist attraction.
• Mansfield Memorial Museum.
• The Renaissance is an historic movie palace.
• Manfield's Historic Carrousel District includes Richland Carrousel Park.
• The Oak Hill Cottage features Carpenter Gothic architecture.
• Mansfield Motorsports Park.

Mansfield Activities

The city has a large number of parks for outdoor activities. North Lake Park is a popular scenic location. The Deer Ridge Golf Course and the Westbrook Country Club are enjoyed by golfing enthusiasts. Skiers enjoy the Snow Trails Ski Resort. The Richland B & O Bike Trail traverses through one of the most scenic areas in Ohio. Mohican State Park is a popular destination. Pleasant Hill Lake is located in the area.

Mansfield Higher Education

The city is home to a regional campus of Ohio State University, North Central State College and MedCentral College of Nursing. Ashland University and the College of Wooster are nearby.

Mansfield Transportation

Air travel is provided at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is nearby. The Richland County Transit provides bus service.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Mansfield, OH

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

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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Mansfield Almanac

Mansfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mansfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mansfield, 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

Mansfield Public Libraries

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Mansfield Hospitals

MEDCENTRAL HEALTH SYSTEM
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
335 GLESSNER AVE
(419) 526-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Mansfield High Schools (2004)

MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
145 W PARK BLVD
419-525-6369
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,100 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
600 ESLEY LN
419-589-2112
Serves 817 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL
467 SHELBY ONTARIO RD
419-529-3969
Serves 611 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
445 BOWMAN ST
419-525-6470
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 88 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Mansfield Colleges

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Madison Adult Career Center

MedCentral College of Nursing

North Central State College

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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