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Urbana, OH


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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.

The People and Families of Urbana

In Urbana, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Urbana, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Urbana had a median family income of $42,857.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Urbana favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,600. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Urbana Housing

Urbana has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Urbana, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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