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Introduction to Wyoming, Ohio
Wyoming, Ohio, in Hamilton county, is 4 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. About 8,261 people live in Wyoming.
Wyoming History
Before the 1800s, Wyoming was was comprised of only woods and creeks that fed Mill Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River. The first settlers arrived after 1794, in 1861, Colonel Robert Reily held a meeting to name Wyoming, which was a village at that point. It was named after an area in Pennsylvania known as Wyoming. Wyoming became a village officially in 1874, and in 1949, when the population of the village expanded, it received the status of a city.
Wyoming and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Wyoming
The city is home to numerous parks which offer facilities for recreation. Some of the parks are Crescent Park, Centennial Park, Oak Park, and Foster Memorial Park. Nature preserves such as Stearns Woods and North Park are also located in Wyoming. Popular museums near the city include Cincinnati Fire Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, Krohn Conservatory, and Taft Museum of Art. Little Miami State Park, which is located along Little Miami River, has a 50 mile long trail corridor, and offers opportunities for activities such as canoeing, hiking, fishing, and picnicking.
Wyoming Transportation
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International airport is the nearest major airport.
Wyoming Higher Education
University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College, Xavier University, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and Miami University - Hamilton are colleges located near Wyoming.
Wyoming strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Comparing Wyoming to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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