Norwalk, OH

Norwalk, Ohio

Introduction to Norwalk, Ohio

Norwalk, Ohio, in Huron county, is 26 miles SW of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 51 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 16,238 people lived in Norwalk.

Norwalk History

Earlier Norwalk was known as Firelands. Later on, the area was named after Norwalk, Connecticut, where most of its early settlers originated from. The area was first settled in July 1817 by Platt Benedict of Danbury, Connecticut. Benedict was the first mayor of Norwalk. The area became the county seat in May 1818. Norwalk was formally incorporated as a city on April 12, 1881.

Norwalk and nearby Attractions

• Firelands Museum
• Edison Birthplace Museum
• Vermilion River Reservation
• Milan Historical Museum
• Cedar Point Amusement Park
• Castaway Bay Waterpark

Things To Do In Norwalk

You can visit the Firelands Historical Society Museum during your leisure time. Norwalk offers a number of parks and playgrounds such as Memorial Lake Park, Whitney Park, Wayne Athletic Field, and McGuan Park. You can also spend a fun day at the Ernsthausen Community Complex which has a 25 yard competitive pool, 150 yard spiral water slide, 86 degree therapy pool, and several other facilities.

Norwalk Transportation

The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.

Norwalk Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by Oberlin College, Lorain County Community College, and Ashland University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Norwalk, OH

Comparing Norwalk 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Age 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
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Norwalk Almanac

Norwalk Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Norwalk Public Libraries

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Norwalk Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Norwalk 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, Norwalk, 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

Norwalk Hospitals

FISHER TITUS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
272 BENEDICT AVE
(419) 668-8101
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Norwalk

Norwalk High Schools (2004)

NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL
350 SHADY LANE DR
419-668-2079
Serves 846 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Norwalk Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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