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St Marys, OH


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St. Marys, Ohio

Introduction to St. Marys, Ohio

St. Marys, Ohio, in Auglaize county, is 52 miles NW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city is located in the Lima metropolitan area and has a population of 8,342.

St. Marys History

Originally the city was named Kettletown after a Native American village in the same area. It was also named Girty's Town and Fort Barbee prior to being given its current name of St. Marys. From 1824 to 1840, the city was the county seat of Mercer County. St. Marys was legally established in 1823 and was incorporated in 1834. It became a city in 1904.

St. Marys and Nearby Attractions

  • Ouabache State Park
  • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
  • Auglaize County Historical Society - Mooney Museum
  • Fort Amanda
  • Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Things To Do In St. Marys

Grand Lake St. Mary's has a large recreational area with facilities for camping, boating, fishing, and swimming. Miami & Erie Canal is also a popular location because of its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Auglaize County Historical Society - Mooney Museum displays artifacts and photographs of early Auglaize history. St Mary's Memorial Park is located beside St. Mary's River on the west and the Miami & Erie Canal on the north side. Parks such as Indian Lake State Park, Kiser Lake State Park, and Buck Creek State Park are also located near St. Mary's.

St. Marys Transportation

Flights are available from James M Cox Dayton International Airport.

St. Marys Higher Education

The nearest colleges to the city are Ohio Northern University, Wright State University-Main Campus, and Sinclair Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%St Marys Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%St Marys Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of St. Marys, OH

Comparing St Marys 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 Old77
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men66
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built25

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