Cincinnati is the focal point of a three-state, fifteen-county region that encompasses Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. It is one of the most beautiful inland cities in the country, situated along the Ohio River, and the largest riverfront development in the nation.
Cincinnati offers world-class entertainment and cultural venues, and is home to major league sporting teams, including football (the Bengals) and baseball (the Reds). There are 10 Fortune 500 companies in the city, and one of the best international airports in the world. Those are just some of the surprises awaiting you when you visit this vibrant city.
Location
Cincinnati is in Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio, and is the largest city in what is referred to as the “Tri-State” area, of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Dayton, Ohio is about fifty miles north of Cincinnati.
Airports
Cincinnati Municipal Airport at Lunken Field is approximately 7 miles, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is 13 miles from the city center.
Terrain
Cincinnati is on the Ohio River, along the Mason Dixon Line, with a land area of 78 square miles, and an elevation of 683 feet. Because of its river setting and extensive park system, many commentators have remarked on Cincinnati's beauty, including Winston Churchill, who called it "the most beautiful of America's inland cities." Cincinnati is home to several prominent bridges that connect the downtown area to cities in Northern Kentucky.
Population
The estimated population in Cincinnati is 314,154. Cincinnati is the third largest city in Ohio. It has a much larger metropolitan area covering parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, with over two million residents. Seventy- seven percent of the residents have a high school education, and 37% have a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree.
Jobs
The median household income in Cincinnati was estimated to be $29,493 (in the year 2000). Cincinnati is the main business address for Kroger Co. (a large grocery store chain) Chiquita Brands International, Inc, Mycom Group Inc. (services including pre-packaged software), Procter & Gamble, Great American Insurance Company, and the U.S. Playing Card Company. The average commute for Cincinnati residents is 23 minutes.
Colleges/Universities
There colleges and universities in Cincinnati include University of Cincinnati-Main Campus with an enrollment of 22,355, Xavier University with an enrollment of 4,977, and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, enrollment 3,972.
Other colleges and universities nearby include Northern Kentucky University, 16 miles away with an enrollment of 9,668, Miami University – Oxford, 30 miles away with an enrollment of 15,704, Wright State University-Main Campus, 46 miles away in Dayton with an enrollment of 11,734, and University of Dayton that is about 48 miles in Dayton and has an enrollment of 8,819.
Housing
Cincinnati nestles its neighborhoods in small basins and the hillsides that overlook them. Because of this unique quality, many of the city’s neighborhoods developed strong personal identities. Some of the outer neighborhoods were originally settled as their own villages, with downtown sections of their own.
The current median home value in Cincinnati is $93,000. 64% of the residents are homeowners.
Historic Buildings
Twenty miles north of Cincinnati is Heritage Village, a grouping of eleven historic country buildings that give a visitor the sense of small town family life 100 years ago in southwest Ohio. There is also a museum with educational activities. Heritage Village has guided visits, special events, and fascinating exhibits.
Two other historic sites worth visiting are William Howard Taft National Historic Site (the former American President was born in Cincinnati), and the Harriet Beecher Stowe House.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
Sporting events include the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball, Cincinnati Bengals professional football, annual ATP professional men's tennis tournaments, and Senior PGA golf tournaments.
Cincinnati has many beautiful parks to enjoy, the most popular of which is Eden Park, home of the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Art Academy, Playhouse in the Park, Murray Seasongood Pavilion, and the Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory.
There are over 30 private golf courses/clubs and over 60 public courses in the Cincinnati-Tri State area. It’s truly a golfer’s paradise!
Special Attractions/Events
A wonderful variety of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities are available within the Greater Cincinnati area. Cultural activities include the nationally recognized Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Opera, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Contemporary Arts Center, and the Museum Center at Union Terminal.
Fountain Square is a public square in Downtown Cincinnati, located at Fifth Street and Vine. Its centerpiece is the bronze Tyler Davidson Fountain. The square is a popular meeting place, and is surrounded by hotels, department stores, and restaurants.
Other destinations include the Cincinnati Zoo, Paramount's Kings Island, and Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati, the world's largest Oktoberfest, next to the original held in Munich each year.
Interesting Facts
Cincinnati is nicknamed "The Queen City".
The community was named after the Society of the Cincinnati, which was named after the Roman general Cincinnatus.
Cincinnati, in particular, and Ohio in general, are home to an unusually large number of descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers who were granted lands in the state.
After the Civil War, Cincinnati was the largest city west of Philadelphia.
Steven Spielberg, George Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker, among many others, are all Cincinnati natives.
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