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Silverton, Ohio

Introduction to Silverton, Ohio

Silverton, Ohio, in Hamilton county, is 3 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 5,178.

Silverton History

The community of Silverton traces its beginnings to land grants made in the post-Revolutionary War era. David Mosner established a general store in 1809, and for the next few decades, the region was referred to as "Mosner" or "Enterprise". A post office was established in 1861, and the community came to be formally known as Mosner. The Lebanon & Northern Railroad arrived in 1883, which led to significant development of the community. Soon after, the first subdivision was platted by Seth Haines and Robert Cresap. According to records, the town was named "Silverton" in honor of Elizabeth Silver Haines. It was incorporated in 1884, and attained the status of a city in 1961. The 1960s witnessed more change as a large number of African-American families settled in the area transforming Silverton into a diverse, integrated city.

Silverton and Nearby Attractions

  • Cincinnati History Museum
  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site
  • Harrison State Park
  • Withrow Nature Preserve
  • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  • Miami Whitewater Forest

Things To Do In Silverton

The Cincinnati Fire Museum, Cincinnati History Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, and Taft Museum of Art showcase various artifacts which reflect the area's natural, cultural, and historical background. The city also offers easy access to several places of historic interest including the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, and Fort Ancient. Silverton is also close to the Withrow Nature Preserve, and the Miami Whitewater Forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, and boating can be enjoyed at the Stonelick Lake State Park, Harrison State Park, East Fork State Park, and Little Miami State Park. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and Newport Aquarium are other popular destinations in the area.

Silverton Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport is the closest major airport.

Silverton Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University, and University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySilverton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySilverton Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Silverton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Silverton, OH

Comparing Silverton 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime43
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