Ovid

Ovid was named after Ovid, New York, the hometown of a settler named William Swarthout who migrated here in the mid-1800s. The city is located along M-21, about 9 miles (14 km) east of St. Johns and about 10 miles (16 km) west of Owosso. Ovid incorporated as a city in 2015, making it Michigan's most-recently incorporated city. The 2010 census lists all 0.92 square miles (2.38 km²) of Ovid within Clinton County and no land area within Shiawassee County. However, the 2010 census listed six residents out of 1,603 (0.37%) as being in Shiawasse County. The vast majority of the city's boundaries areWithin Clinton County. Only a very small portion extends east of Meridian Street, which serves as the county line, which is the border between the two counties. In the city, the median age was 35.4 years, with 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% are from 45 to 64; and 15.2 per cent are 65 or older. In 2000, there were 1,514 people, 575 households, and 400 families living in the city. In 2010, the city had a population of 1.603 people, and 578 households.

Etymology

Ovid was named after Ovid, New York, the hometown of a settler named William Swarthout who migrated here in the mid-1800s. Ovid is now a suburb of New York City. The city's name is derived from the word "Ovid," which means "to write" or "to draw" in Latin. The word Ovid was also used to refer to the town of Ovid in the Middle Ages, when it was known as Ovid's Town. The town's name was later shortened to Ovid and the city was named for Ovid. It is now known as the city of the same name in New York state, as well as the state of New Jersey and New York. The Ovid River runs through the center of the city, and the town is named after the Ovid family, who settled in the area in the 1800s. It was named in honor of the family's first settler, William Swartout, who came to the U.S. in the 18th century. The name Ovid means 'to write' or 'to draw' in Latin, which is how the town got its name. It also means 'Ovid' in English, which means 'one of the rivers that flows through the city' and 'Ovid' in Greek. It's also known as 'the river that runs through Ovid', meaning 'one that flows into the town' or "one that cuts through the middle of the town'.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km²), all land. The vast majority of the city's boundaries are within Clinton County. The 2010 census listed six residents out of 1,603 (0.37%) as being in Shiawassee County. Only a very small portion extends east of Meridian Street, which serves as the county line. The city is located in both Clinton County to the west and Shia wassee to the east. The majority of Ovid's residents live in Clinton County, with no land area within Shia wasse County. It is the only city in the state with a population of more than 1,000, according to the 2010 census. It was founded in the early 1900s by the Ovid family, who moved to the area in the mid-19th century. Ovid is located on the banks of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Ovid area was once known as the "Red River Valley" because of its red sandy soil. The Red River was once the main source of water supply for the area. The river is now the source of drinking water for the city, as well as other water resources. It also provides a source of fresh water for Ovid and the surrounding area. It has been the site of several oil refineries since the 1800s, and was once a hub for oil production in the region. The town is located near the junction of the Mississippi and Red Rivers, which runs through Ovid.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,603 people, 578 households, and 398 families living in the city. There were 618 housing units at an average density of 671.7 per square mile (259.3/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0,3% Native American,0.1% Asian, 0.,1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1%. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7%. The city's median income was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $38,235. The per capita income for the city in 2010 was $15,324. The city has a population of 1,634, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, and 18.5% from 25 to 44. The median age in theCity was 32 years. For every 100 females, there are 90.2 males. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12. It is the only city in the state with a population over 1,000, and it is the most populous city in New Hampshire. It has a median age of 32 years, and for every 100 Females age 18 and over there are 85.1 males. It was the most populated state in the U.S. in 2010.

Education

Ovid and nearby Elsie are served by the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, which operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The schools are located in Ovid and Elsie. Ovid is home to the Alternative High School. Elsie is the home of E.E. Knight Elementary School, in Elsie, and North Elementary School. In Ovid, North Elementary was sold to a couple planning on converting it into a senior and assisted living facility. The high school is located in the town of Ovid. It is also home to a middle and high school, as well as a former elementary school, which is now a senior center. The school district also operates a middle school and a high school in the towns of Elsie and Ovid in New York state, which were closed in the 1990s and 2000s respectively. The district has a total of seven schools, including two middle schools and two high schools. It has a population of 2,816, with a population growth rate of 1.7% in the last decade. The area has a high poverty rate of 0.7%. The school system has a budget of $1.2 million. It also has a small number of non-sectarian schools, such as an alternative high school and an alternative middle school. It operates a number of daycare centers and a daycare center. It was founded in the 1950s. The town has a history of having a high rate of school enrollment. In the 1970s, the school district had a high number of students.

Highways

The M-21 highway was built in the 1950s and 1960s. The highway is now one of the busiest in the country. It was built on the site of a former coal-fired power station. It is now part of the U.S. National Highway System.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan = 95.7. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 47. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Ovid = 3.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,481 individuals with a median age of 32.6 age the population dropped by -13.62% in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,466.34 residents per square mile of area (566.24/km²). There are average 2.56 people per household in the 510 households with an average household income of $33,371 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 9.00% of the available work force and has dropped -8.24% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 14.52%. The number of physicians in Ovid per 100,000 population = 83.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Ovid = 31.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 42 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 117. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 174. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 14.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 49, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan which are owned by the occupant = 66.49%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 36.6 years with median home cost = $89,600 and home appreciation of -6.39%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.87 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,900 per student. There are 19.9 students for each teacher in the school, 1478 students for each Librarian and 588 students for each Counselor. 9.26% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 6.82% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.90% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).