SPOTLIGHT ON CINCINNATI

WELCOME TO CINCINNATI, OHIO

Cincinnati settled in 1788, is located on the north side of the confluence of the Licking with the Ohio River. With a population of 298,550, Cincinnati is the third-largest city in Ohio and the 65th-largest city in the United States. Its metropolitan statistical area is the 28th-largest in the United States and the largest centered in Ohio. In the early 19th century, Cincinnati was an American boomtown in the heart of the country; it rivaled the larger coastal cities in size and wealth. It was by far the largest city in the west. Because it is the first major American city founded after the American Revolution as well as the first major inland city in the country, Cincinnati is sometimes thought of as the first purely “American” city.

Contents

Climate and Geography 02

Cost of Living and Transportation 03

Sports and Outdoor Activities 04

Shopping and Dining 05

Schools and Education 06

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CLIMATE

Cincinnati belongs to a climatic transition zone, Cleveland Climate Graph - Ohio Climate Chart at the northern limit of the humid subtropical climate and the southern limit of the humid continental climate zone. Summers are warm to hot and humid, with significant rainfall in each month. July is the warmest month, with a daily average temperature of 75.9°F. Winters tend to be cold and snowy with January, the coldest month, averaging at 30.8°F.

Average High/Low Temperatures Low / High January 22oF / 34oF

July 64oF / 83oF

Average Precipitation Rain 39 in.

Snow 68 in.

GEOGRAPHY

A major city of the Ohio Valley, Cincinnati is situated on the north bank of the Ohio River in Hamilton County, which is the extreme southwestern county of the state of Ohio. It is midway by river between the cities of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cairo, Illinois. The city lies opposite the mouth of the Licking River, an important factor in its being sited where it is. Cincinnati’s core metro area spans parts of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. The city spreads over a number of hills, bluffs, and low ridges overlooking the Ohio River in the Bluegrass region of the country. Cincinnati is geographically located within the Midwest and is on the far northern periphery of the Upland South. Two-thirds of the American population live within a one-day drive of the city.

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COST OF LIVING

The cost of living in Cincinnati, OH is 3% lower than the Ohio average and 12% lower than that for the entire country. Median home prices are $53,800 and residents experience a year over year appreciation rate over 3%. Residents of Cincinnati enjoy goods and services, grocery, and transportation costs that are below the national averages.

Key Metrics

Avg. Cost of Living Cost of Housing Health Costs -12% -30% -5%

% above or below national average

TRANSPORTATION

Highways Interstates I-71, I-74, I-75, I-275 US Highways 22, 27, 42, 50, 52, 127 State Highways 4, 125, 126, 264

Airports

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field)

Department of Motor Vehicles 3372 Red Bank Road Cincinnati, OH 45227 http://www.bmv.ohio.gov

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Cincinnati ranked as the fourth best city for living an active lifestyle. Analysts reportedly compared the 100 most populated cities based on 24 key metrics to identify those that help their residents stick to their health goals. Cincinnati tied for first place in the highest number of public golf courses per capita category and came in second for the highest number of park playgrounds per capita. Residents of Cincinnati have many options to keep busy. From a great zoo and botanical gardens to boating on the Ohio River and smaller creeks, Cincinnati offers many ways to stay active and have fun.

Sports

Professional Teams MLB - Cincinnati Reds NFL - Cincinnati Bengals USL - FC Cincinnati

Venues Cintas Center Fifth Third Arena Great American Ballpark Nippert Stadium Paul Brown Stadium

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Parks & Trails Fun on the Water Attractions Discover More

Armleder Memorial Park Gunpowder Creek Cincinnati Zoo cincinnati-oh.gov Landmark Tree Trail Middle Creek Park Hauck Botanical Gardens cincinnatiusa.com Mount Airy Forest Ohio River Krohn Conservatory cincyusa.com

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SHOPPING & DINING

Guten Appetit! Something for Every Shopper

Cincinnati’s food specialties reflect the city’s German Whether you’re looking for bargain deals on designer heritage. Many restaurants specialize in schnitzels and clothes or antiques with a history, Cincinnati has the in Bavarian cooking, as many immigrants originated resources for you to shop ‘til you drop. Head out for the in southern Germany. Two annual festivals focus on day and explore locally-owned boutiques, outlet stores, traditional German foods: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, billed as shopping malls – and even some fun foodie finds at local the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside Munich, and markets and shops. You won’t go home empty-handed! Bockfest, the oldest German-style bock-beer festival in the United States. Cincinnati has many gourmet restaurants. Cincinnati is noted for two unique foods common in the area but seldom found outside Greater Cincinnati: Cincinnati chili, and Goetta.

ART & CULTURE

From classical music to classic rock, from ballet to Broadway, Cincinnati offers all the culture of a major city.

Theaters: Museums & Galleries: l Cincinnati Music Hall l American Sign Museum l Cincinnati Opera l Cincinnati Art Museum l Cincinnati Public Theatre l Cincinnati History Museum l Clear Stage Cincinnati l Cincinnati Museum Center l Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati l Cincinnati Observatory l Know Theatre of Cincinnati l Contemporary Arts Center l Stage First Cincinnati l Heritage Village Museum l The Performance Gallery l Taft Museum of Art

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EDUCATION IN CINCINNATI, OH

Notable Colleges & Universities Elementary & High School

Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati Public Schools Cincinnati, OH Public schools in Cincinnati have an average Cincinnati State Technical College student-to-teacher ration of 15:1 which is better Cincinnati, OH than the national average of 16:1. Cincinnati test scores are 4% better than the national average.

Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati Educational Attainment Cincinnati, OH High School Graduates or higher 81% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 32% University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Contact 2651 Burnet Avenue Corryville, OH 45219 Xavier University (513) 363-0000 l www.cps-k12.org Cincinnati, OH

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