Middletown, OH

Middletown, Ohio

Introduction to Middletown, Ohio

Middletown, Ohio, in Butler county, is 24 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. It's situated along the Great Miami River in the southwestern portion of Ohio. The Renaissance District includes technology companies and upscale housing. The Atrium Medical Center is a major employer. The prominent AK Steel Holding Corporation moved out in 2007. Middletown has experienced substantial growth through annexation.

Middletown History

Stephen Vail was the founder of the present-day Middletown. The area was originally a part of Franklin Township, Turtlecreek Township and the Township of Lemon. It was incorporated on February 11, 1833. In 1886, Middletown became a city. The area was so named because of its central location between Dayton and Cincinnati. Middletown began to flourish as a major industrial center only after the completion of the Miami and Erie Canal. Middletown was the home of AK Steel Holding Corporation, one of the major steel works in America. However, the company moved to the Township of West Chester, Ohio in 2007.

Middletown Attractions

• Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival.
• Greek Festival.
• All-American Weekend.
• Fenwick Festival.
• Middletown Arts Center.
• Lyric Theatre.
• Towne Mall.
• Sorg Opera Company.
• Art Central District.
• Canal Museum.
• Canal Museum
• Americana Amusement Park
• Huffman MetroPark
• Splash Moraine
• Butler County Historical Society Museum
• Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark

Middletown Activities

The prominent Weatherwax Golf Course, Browns Run Country Club and the Shaker Run Golf Course are popular with golfers. The region includes the Hueston Woods State Park, Little Miami Scenic River Trail and a collection of wineries. The nearby Kings Island Amusement Park and the American Amusement Park are popular with families. Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum offers scenic hiking trails and is a good location for bird watching. The park system offers a variety of sporting venues and hiking trails. A wide variety of activities and entertainment are available in Cincinnati.

Middletown Transportation

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field can be reached in few minutes.

Middletown Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Miami University - Middletown, Wright State University, Southwestern College of Business, University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters College, Carousel Beauty College and many other colleges.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Middletown, OH

Comparing Middletown 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
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 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
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Middletown Almanac

Middletown Climate

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

Middletown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Middletown, 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

Middletown Public Libraries

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Middletown Hospitals

MIDDLETOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
105 MCKNIGHT DRIVE
(513) 424-2111
Emergency Service: Yes

Middletown High Schools (2004)

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
601 N BREIEL BLVD
513-420-4500
Serves 1,754 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL
6840 LAKOTA LN
513-755-7211
Serves 1,648 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

MADISON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
5797 W ALEXANDRIA RD
513-420-4760
Serves 759 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

LIFE SKILLS CENTER-MIDDLETOWN
631 S BREIEL BLVD
513-423-1800
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 322 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 29.3

GARFIELD ALT EDUCATION CENTER
1830 YANKEE RD
513-420-4593
A Special Education School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 158 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Middletown Colleges

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Carousel Beauty College

Miami University-Middletown

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