Wooster, OH

Living in Wooster

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 76
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 50
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Schools 80
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Residents

27k Population +576 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
18  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$590 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wooster

United States45
Ohio30
Wayne County17

Property Crime in Wooster

United States48
Ohio42
Wayne County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 10
Feb 29 2 8
Mar 37 3 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 30 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wooster

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wooster, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wooster, OH

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Country Corner
5 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Wooster, OH

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Ashland University
21 miles, W
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Malone University
29 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wooster, OH

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Pomerene Hospital
17 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Wooster, OH

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