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Mason, Ohio

       
Total population 29,491 Average January/July temperatures 26.1° / 73.5°
Median home price $ 195,000 Annual Precipitation 37.92 in. /yr.
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Mason, Ohio

This southwest Ohio city boasts numerous recreational amenities. 

Cultural Attractions
The Aronoff Center in Cincinnati has three performance spaces for theater, dance, and musical productions.
Economy
Major employers include Procter & Gamble Health Care Research Center, Cintas, and Luxottica Retail.
Geography
This city has a four-season climate.
Historical
In 1803, Revolutionary War Veteran William Mason paid $1,700 for 640 acres of land that is now downtown Mason.
Recreation
Pine Hill Lakes Park has twin lakes that are continuously stocked during fishing season.  There are also five championship golf courses in the area.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 35.53 ° / 16.71 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 85.31 ° / 61.69 °
Precipitation (?) 37.92 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 87
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 210
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 195,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $63212.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $66472
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 (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 19
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 17
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 100
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 7
Number of museums within the county (?) 6
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 29,491
Population density (?) 1,836 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 162.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,606 people
Education (?) 39 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 7
Number of clinics within the county (?) 10
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 157
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