Pickerington, Ohio
Pickerington—the Violet capital of Ohio—is located just east of the Franklin county line in Fairfield County's Violet Township, named for the violets found blooming in the area. Originally inhabited by Wyandotte, Shawnee, and Mingo Native American tribes, Pickerington was incorporated in 1808. The area is rich with native culture including artifacts and burial mounds.
Pickerington has all the amenities of city life with a delightful blend of small town friendliness. Rolling, wooded hills and fields, neighborhoods with civic organizations, and an historical downtown district are just part of its charm.
Statistics
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Population
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23,000 (city and township)
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Land Area
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44 square miles (city and township)
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Median Income
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$39,855 (1995 Median income tax return)
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Property Taxes
(per $1000 land valuation X .35)
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$23.51
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City Income Tax
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1.00%
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Price Range of Homes
(range of greatest selection)
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$90,000 to $500,000
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Percentage of Students Pursuing Higher Education
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65%
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Student Teacher Ratio
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21.0 : 1
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Area Churches
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21 representing numerous denominations
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Area Hospitals
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Children's Hospital
Mt. Carmel East
Grant Hospital
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Hospital
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Local Libraries
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Pickerington Public Library
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Parks and Recreation
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5 city parks, adult and senior programs, youth athletic leagues, Fieldhouse
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Commute Times
Downtown Miles:
Downtown Minutes:
Airport Miles:
Airport Minutes:
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16
25
12
17
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Pickerington Chamber of Commerce
13 West Columbus Street
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
614-837-1958
Pickerington Local School District
777 Long Rd.
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
614-833-2110
