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Sidney, Ohio

Introduction to Sidney, Ohio

Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby county, is 30 miles NW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 65 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 20,211 people in the city.

Sidney History

The present day City of Sidney was named after a renowned poet and member of British Parliament, Sir Philip Sidney. Charles Starrett donated the land which was originally the hunting ground of the Miami and Shawnee Indian nations. Over time, the area was developed as agricultural lands. Sidney was connected with other trade centers in Ohio between 1825 and 1837, after the completion of the Miami - Erie Canal. Sidney was incorporated in 1834 as a village. Later in 1897, it was reincorporated as a city. It is the birthplace of Paul Lauterbur, the famous scientist and Nobel Prize winner.

Sidney and nearby Attractions

  • Blackson Picnic Grove
  • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
  • Bicycle Museum of America
  • Kiser Lake State Park
  • Piqua Historical Area
  • Piqua Historical Museum

Things To Do In Sidney

Sidney has approximately 14 parks and playgrounds. In addition, the city offers a municipal swimming pool, soccer complex, baseball complex, and a softball complex. At Tawawa Park you can enjoy a family picnic amidst the nature. You can also enjoy the unusual architectures of the city including the 1877 Gothic revival Monumental Building, the 1918 early-modern People's Federal Savings and Loan Association, designed by Louis Sullivan, and the 1877 Gothic revival Monumental Building.

Sidney Transportation

International air transportation is available from James M Cox Dayton International Airport.

Sidney Higher Education

Wittenberg University, University of Dayton, Ohio Northern University, Sinclair Community College, and other colleges and universities provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySidney Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Sidney Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Sidney Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sidney, OH

Comparing Sidney 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built47

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