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Ravenna, Ohio

Introduction to Ravenna, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio is 15 miles E of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 33 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Portage County. The city is part of the Akron metro area. The population of Ravenna is 11,771.

Ravenna History

Benjamin Tappan, a member of the Ohio State Senate, founded the present day city of Ravenna. Tappan visited the area on June 11, 1799. It was named after Ravenna, Italy. The area was originally part of the Township of Franklin. The first school of Ravenna opened in 1803. Ravenna became the County seat in 1807 after the formation of the Portage County. The Congregational Church was the first church of Ravenna and was established in 1822. The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad entered the city in 1851. Ravenna is also home of the Quaker Oats Company, which was established in 1877.

Ravenna and nearby Attractions

  • West Branch State Park
  • Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary
  • Kent State University Museum
  • Glamorgan Castle

Things To Do In Ravenna

There are many parks and playgrounds located in and aroundthe city of Ravenna. The City Park offers facilities for basketball, baseball, tennis, softball, and picnic shelters. The Havres Woods Park also offers several recreational facilities. Lake Hodgson is a popular tourist spot. Golf can be enjoyed at Chestnut Hill Golf Course and Windmill Lakes Golf Course.

Ravenna Transportation

Air transportation is available from Akron - Canton Regional Airport.

Ravenna Higher Education

Higher education is provided by Kent State University - Main Campus, Boheckers Business College - Ravenna, Mount Union College, and University of Akron - Main Campus, all located nearby.

Comparative Profile of Ravenna, OH

Comparing Ravenna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better44
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime21

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