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Austintown, Ohio

       
Total population 30,553 Average January/July temperatures 27.6° / 72.9°
Median home price $ 80,000 Annual Precipitation 40.36 in. /yr.
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Austintown, Ohio

This Buckeye State suburb boasts 250 acres of parkland.

Climate
The temperature in Austintown is typically mild, save for the winter, when snowfall is abundant.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Youngstown boasts plenty of cultural opportunities, including the Youngstown Symphony.
Geography
This northwestern Ohio city is west of Youngstown and adjacent to the Meander Creek Reservoir.
Historical
Founded in 1793, the original Austintown was a part of the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Recreation
Six parks offer hiking trails, tennis, ball fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.23 ° / 17.9 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.18 ° / 61.68 °
Precipitation (?) 40.36 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 17 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 98
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 109
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 80,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $39205.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $39535
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.56 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 15
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 6
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 54
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 7
Number of libraries within the county (?) 19
Number of museums within the county (?) 11
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 30,553
Population density (?) 2,617 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 8.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 9,094 people
Education (?) 19 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 28
Number of clinics within the county (?) 42
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 67
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