Uhrichsville, OH

Uhrichsville, Ohio

Introduction to Uhrichsville, Ohio

Uhrichsville, Ohio, in Tuscarawas county, is 28 miles S of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 71 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, 5,662 people lived in Uhrichsville.

Uhrichsville History

This region was originally inhabited by the Lenape tribe of Native Americans, and only a few fur traders and explorers travelled in this area. In 1750, Christopher Gist conducted the first survey of the region and The Renewed Church of the United Brethren's missionaries established a mission in the Tuscarawas Valley in 1761. Uhrichsville was named in honor of Michael Uhrich, a settler who built a mill in the area. The city is now a part of the Mill Township.

Uhrichsville and Nearby Attractions

• Fort Laurens
• J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum
• Zoar Village
• Salt Fork State Park and Wildlife Area
• Akron Zoo
• Dawes Arboretum

Things To Do In Uhrichsville

Zoar Village is a restored German religious community near Uhrichsville. Fort Laurens, which was built in 1778, now houses a park and a museum. The Salt Fork State Park and Wildlife Area offers facilities for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Malabar Farm, another popular place to visit, features nature trails, barnyard animals, wagon rides, and fishing ponds. Akron Zoo, and Dawes Arboretum are other attractions in the area. The city is also home to the Uhrichsville Water Park which has waterfalls, slides, and a water jungle-gym.

Uhrichsville Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Akron-Canton Regional Airport.

Uhrichsville Higher Education

Colleges near Uhrichsville are Ohio University - Eastern, Kent State University – Tuscarawas, Belmont Technical College, Malone College, and Muskingum College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Uhrichsville, OH

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Uhrichsville Almanac

Uhrichsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Uhrichsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Uhrichsville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Uhrichsville Public Libraries

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Uhrichsville High Schools (2004)

CLAYMONT HIGH SCHOOL
4205 INDIAN HILL RD SE
740-922-3471
Serves 753 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Uhrichsville Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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