Piketon, OH

Piketon, Ohio

Piketon, Ohio, in Pike county, is 54 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 61 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The village has a population of 1,907.

The People and Families of Piketon

In Piketon, about 42% of adults are married. Piketon is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones. The village has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Piketon features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piketon had a median family income of $23,846.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Piketon Housing

In Piketon, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Piketon without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Piketon, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Piketon, OH

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

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Piketon Almanac

Piketon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Piketon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Piketon, 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

Piketon High Schools (2004)

PIKETON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
1414 PIKETON RD
740-289-2254
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 750 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

VERN RIFFE CAREER TECHNOLOGY C
PO BOX 577
740-289-2721
A Vocational School

Piketon Colleges

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Pike County Joint Vocational School District

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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