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Upper Sandusky, OH


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Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Introduction to Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Upper Sandusky, Ohio in Wyandot county, is 59 miles S ofToledo, Ohio. About 6,533 people live in Upper Sandusky.

Upper Sandusky History

Upper Sandusky was originally a village inhabited by the Wyandot Indians. During the early 1800s, African Americans arrived and also made the area their home. However, by the 1840s very few Indians remained. Upper Sandusky was declared the county seat of Wyandot County in 1848. The primary occupation during the 1850s was farming. Due to the advantages of being situated among different transportation routes, Upper Sandusky steadily prospered as a community in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Upper Sandusky and Nearby Attractions

  • Tiffin Glass Museum
  • Harding Home
  • Mount Gilead State Park
  • Kingwood Center
  • Indian Mill State Memorial

Things To Do In Upper Sandusky

There are several museums near the city, like the Tiffin Glass Museum, the Wyandot Popcorn Museum, and the Organette House Mechanical Music Museum. Mount Gilead State Park has provisions for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and boating. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Stone Crossing Golf Course. Van Buren State Park and Indian Lake State Park are other parks that arelocated some distance away from the city.

Upper Sandusky Transportation

Air transportation is available from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

Upper Sandusky Higher Education

University Of Findlay, Ohio Northern University, and Bowling Green State University are situated near Upper Sandusky.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Sandusky Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Upper Sandusky Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Upper Sandusky Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Upper Sandusky, OH

Comparing Upper Sandusky 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
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime54
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