Moving to Ohio

Ohio, otherwise known as ‘The Buckeye State’, is a fabulous state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to OH, we have compiled a comprehensive list of some important facts and useful information to help make your move an easy transition.

Geography

Located in the East North Central Region of the country, Ohio is bordered by Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. With a total land area of over 44,824.90 Square Miles, it comes in as the 16th smallest state.

Population

Currently, the population of OH is 11,614,373 making it the 7th most populated state in the union and the 10th most densely populated. The state capital, Columbus, has a population of 730008. which is the 3rd largest capital in the country.

Notable Ohioans

Ohio is home to various famous and some infamous people such as, Neil Alden Armstrong a prominent astronaut is from Wapakoneta and George Bellows a prominent painter lithographer is from Columbus. Others include people like Willard H Bennett a inventor and Ambrose Bierce a journalist .

Climate

Ohio’s mid-latitude location in the interior and away from the coasts of the North American continent results in a climate with a large range in temperature, with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The lack of large mountain barriers to the north or south also contributes to the range of conditions that affect the state, allowing for incursions of very cold air masses from the Arctic in the winter as well as warm and humid air masses from the Gulf of Mexico in the summer. Lake Erie has a large influence on the local climate. Near-shore locations are considerably warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer than locations farther away from the shores. Lake effect snow, caused by the warming and moistening of arctic air masses over the Great Lakes, is a hazard along the southeastern shoreline of Lake Erie.

National Parks

Ohio is home to 1 beautiful national park.

• Cuyahoga Valley

  This park along the Cuyahoga River has waterfalls, hills, trails, and exhibits on early rural living. The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail follows the Ohio and Erie Canal, where mules towed canal boats. The park has numerous historic homes, idges, and structures, and also offers a scenic train ride.

Crime Statistics

Safety and security should always be an important consideration when moving to a new state. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the safety of its citizens, it highly affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, Ohio’s violent crime rate is 28 per 10k residents which is less than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 279per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 248.7.

Ohio ranks #30 in the US for violent crime and #21 for property crime.

Schools & Education

Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank Ohio’s educational system.

Overall Grade: C

Ohio spends on average $12208.00 per pupil, which is greater than the national average ($11,900). OH ranks #22 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While OH ranks #22 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 80.70%%.

Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. Ohio ranks #24 with over 45.20% of children attending a early educational program.

Taxes

The current income tax rate for Ohio is 7.50% which ranks 38th favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. OH’s rate is $29.19 which ranks 27th in the US.

Currently, OH sales tax is $21.98 for which it comes in as 22nd compared to other states.

Sports

Ohio fans are not only passionate but also very dedicated to their local major league teams. Ohio is home to the following teams: the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Indians, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Columbus Crew SC .

Utility Companies

Before you move to Ohio, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in OH.

Other Resources

For more information about moving to Ohio, visit their website at http://ohio.gov/