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Urbana, Ohio

Introduction to Urbana, Ohio

Urbana, Ohio, in Champaign county, is 13 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 41 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The city contains a population of approximately 11,613.

Urbana History

This city was established in 1805 and named after a town in Virginia. Urbana was the headquarters of the Northwestern army for some time during 1812 and served as a military training camp. This played a significant role in its development as many soldiers returned to the area after the war was over. Urbana was incorporated in 1868.

Urbana and nearby Attractions

  • Cedar Bog Nature Preserve
  • Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker State Nature Preserve
  • Davey Woods State Nature Preserve
  • Champaign County Fairgrounds
  • Monument Square

Things To Do In Urbana

Urbana has seven state parks which offer facilities for various recreational and sporting activities. These parks also have picnic areas which are great for family gatherings. There are forests, nature preserves, and wildlife areas nearby which present a galore of opportunity for more adventurous people.

Urbana Transportation

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport offers regular services.

Urbana Higher Education

One can opt for courses in higher studies at the local Urbana University or enroll at Wittenberg University and Cedarville University in the neighboring areas.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Urbana Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Urbana Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Urbana Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Urbana, OH

Comparing Urbana 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 Population99
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime54

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