Lancaster, OH

Living in Lancaster

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 39
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 60
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Schools 77
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Residents

40k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$3.1k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$1.8k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$610 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lancaster

United States45
Ohio30
Columbus Metro Area34
Fairfield County19

Property Crime in Lancaster

United States48
Ohio42
Columbus Metro Area58
Fairfield County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 7
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 32 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lancaster, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lancaster, OH

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Colleges

Colleges near Lancaster, OH

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DeVry University-Ohio
23 miles, NW
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Capital University
24 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lancaster, OH

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Berger Hospital
19 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Lancaster, OH

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