Worthington, OH

Worthington, Ohio

Worthington, Ohio is 9 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Franklin county. The city is part of the Columbus metro area. The population of Worthington is 14,125.

The People and Families of Worthington

In Worthington, about 66% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Worthington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Worthington had a median family income of $83,074. Worthington is one of the richer cities in Ohio. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Worthington. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Worthington work from home. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Worthington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $39,120. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Worthington Housing

Of the housing in Worthington, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Worthington, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Worthington, OH

Comparing Worthington 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Worthington Almanac

Worthington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Worthington Public Libraries

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Worthington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Worthington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Worthington, 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

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Worthington High Schools (2004)

THOMAS WORTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
300 GRANVILLE SQ
614-883-2250
Serves 1,664 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Worthington Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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