Tallmadge, OH

Tallmadge, Ohio

Introduction to Tallmadge, Ohio

Tallmadge, Ohio, in Summit county, is 4 miles E of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 30 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Akron metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,390 people lived in Tallmadge.

Tallmadge History

Originally, the area now known as Tallmadge, was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. It was founded and organized by Rev. David Bacon in 1807. The area was named after Col. Benjamin Tallmadge, one of the landholders. Tallmadge experienced much of its developments during the 1950s and 60s.

Tallmadge and nearby Attractions

• Tallmadge Church
• Gorge Metropolitan Park
• Water Works Aquatic Park
• Akron Zoo
• Akron Art Museum
• National Inventors Hall of Fame

Things To Do In Tallmadge

While staying in Tallmadge, you can visit the historic Tallmadge Church which was built in 1825. You can also visit the museum at Tallmadge Circle Park. The Kent Drive Park, Maca Aquatic Center Park, Washburn/Indian Hills Parks, and Lions Park are worth visiting. The Akron Zoological Park, Akron Zoo, Sea World Ohio, and Water Works Aquatic Park are also nearby.

Tallmadge Transportation

Air transportation is available from Akron - Canton Regional Airport.

Tallmadge Higher Education

University of Akron - Main Campus, Kent State University - Stark Campus, and Stark State College of Technology are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Tallmadge, OH

Comparing Tallmadge 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tallmadge Almanac

Tallmadge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tallmadge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tallmadge High Schools (2004)

TALLMADGE HIGH SCHOOL
484 EAST AVE
330-633-5505
Serves 901 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Tallmadge Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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