Lancaster, OH
Living in Lancaster
Bikeability31
Walkability39
Commute43
Public Transit23
Affordability89
Public Safety64
Airports36
Hospitals61
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+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
$44kMedian 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
$126kMedian Home Value+$1.8k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$610Median 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
Lancaster Montessori School
1 miles, W
Fairfield Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
William v Fisher Catholic High School
2 miles, NE
Christ's Church Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster, OH
Ohio Christian University
18 miles, SW
Chamberlain University-Ohio
23 miles, NW
DeVry University-Ohio
23 miles, NW
Capital University
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster, OH
Fairfield Medical Center
2 miles, E
Diley Ridge Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
15 miles, SE
Berger Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lancaster, OH
Rickenbacker International Airport
18 miles, W
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
24 miles, NW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
87 miles, W
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
94 miles, S