ZIP Code 44857

Norwalk is a city in Huron County, Ohio, in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 17,012 at the 2010 census. The city is the center of the Norwalk Micropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area. On July 11, 1779, Norwalk, Connecticut, was burned by the British Tories under Lieutenant General Tryon. On November 9, 1808, a group of prominent citizens met at the courthouse in New Haven, Connecticut, as the Board of Directors of the Proprietors of the 500,000 acres (2,000 km²) of land lying south of Lake Erie, called the "Sufferers Land" They passed a resolution naming many of the townships in this area known as the "Firelands of Ohio" In 1818, the county seat was successfully removed from Avery, Ohio, to Norwalk. In 1881, Nor walk's population reached the required minimum to incorporate as a city, and the City of Norwalk dates from April 12, 1881. Platt Benedict, the founder of Nor walk and its first mayor, died in 1866 at the age of 91. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. The subregion's name recalls the founding of the area as one for settlers from cities in Connecticut that were largely destroyed by fire during the Revolutionary War. Several locations in the Firelands were named in honor of those settlers, including Danbury, Greenwich, Groton, Norwich, and Ridgefield.

History

On July 11, 1779, Norwalk, Connecticut, was burned by the British Tories under Lieutenant General Tryon. Federal government gave an area in the Western Reserve of Ohio as compensation for those established losses. Platt Benedict was the first white permanent settler in Norwalk when he came with his wife, Sarah DeForest (1777-1852) and their children Clarissa, David, Daniel, Jonas, and Eliza. In 1818, the county seat was successfully removed from Avery, Ohio, to Norwalk. Many of the earliest settlers of Norwalk were other men of wealth and education. They brought with them not only the customs, but also the architecture of New England, and many of their homes are still standing today. On January 19, 1936, the Sandusky Daily Register published the obituary of John L. Severance, the multi-millionaire businessman and Standard Oil founding member. He is listed as "a great grandson of Plat Benedict, one of the founders of [Norwalk, Ohio]". He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. The City of Nor walk dates from April 12, 1881, when Norwalk's population reached the required minimum to incorporate as a city, and the city was incorporated. The city's first mayor, Platt. Benedict, died in 1866 at the age of 91. He was the founder of the town and its first mayor. The town's first white resident was Sarah Deforest, who came with her family in 1777.

Geography

Norwalk is located at 41°1435N 82°3641W, at the center of the Firelands, a subregion of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The subregion's name recalls the founding of the area as one for settlers from cities in Connecticut that were largely destroyed by fire during the Revolutionary War. The city of Norwalk is bound by Norwalk Township in each direction. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.15 square miles (23.70 km²), of which 8.87 square miles. (22.97 km²) is land and 0.28 sq miles (0.73 km²). The city is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Lake Erie. It is located on the Connecticut River, which is a tributary of the New York River. It has a latitude of 41.14°N and a longitude of 82.36°W. Its name is derived from Norwalk, Connecticut, a town that was founded in the 17th century by settlers from that state. It was named in honor of those cities, including Danbury, Greenwich, Groton, New Haven, New London, Nor walk, Norwich, and Ridgefield. Other locations were named for the settlers, including Clarksfield, Perkins, and Sherman. It also has a small portion of the west side of Ridgefield Township, which was also named for Norwalk. In the U.S., the city is part of the Norwalk-Norwich Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 17,012 people, 6,764 households, and 4,385 families living in the city. There were 7,446 housing units at an average density of 839.5 per square mile (324.1/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 1.9% African American, 0.2%. Native American, 3.2%, Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82%. The median household income was $37,778, and the median family incomes was $45,789. The per capita income for the city is $18,519. About 6.8% of families and 8.8%. of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1%. of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there are 91.5 males. For each 100 females age 18 or over, there is 86.1 males. The city's population was 16,238 at the 2000 census. It has a population density of 1,917.9 inhabitants per squaremile (740.5/km 2) The city has a median age of 37 years. It is located on the Mississippi River. The population density is 1,950.3 inhabitants per sq mile (752.6/ km²).

Transportation

Interstates 80 and 90, also known as the Ohio Turnpike, are approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Norwalk's city limits with an interchange at U.S. Route 250. State highways that run through Norwalk include State Route 13, which connects Mansfield from the south and Huron from the north. Passenger rail service to New York City, Washington, DC, and Chicago is available at the Amtrak station in nearby Sandusky. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is also located 45 miles (72 km) to the northeast. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad is an active freight railroad line that runs through the city. The city's general aviation needs are met by Huron County Airport, which is located just outside the city limits. It is located on the Ohio River, which flows through the center of the city and into Lake Erie. The town has a population of about 3,000 people, the majority of whom live in or near the city's downtown area. It also has a number of lakes, including Lake Erie, which can be easily accessed by boat from Norwalk or by air from the nearby Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The Norwalk area is home to the Ohio State Fair, the state's largest convention center, and the Ohio Museum of Natural History, which was founded in 1875. The Ohio State Highway System was founded by the state of Ohio in 1876. It was later taken over by the National Highway System, which has since been renamed the Ohio Highway System.

Education

Norwalk is home to four public school districts. The majority of the city is served by the Norwalk City School District. Norwalk is also home to multiple religious schools, including Norwalk Catholic Schools / Saint Paul High School (Roman Catholic), and Trinity Christian Academy (Protestant, non-denominational). The city is also served by Edison Local, Monroeville Local and Western Reserve Local School Districts. The city was once known as "Norwalk, Ohio" before annexations and previously determined school district boundaries were established. The name was changed to "Nor walk" in the 1970s. It is now known as Norwalk, Illinois. The town was once called "Norwood, Ohio," before annexing and changing its name to Norwalk. It was also known as the "City of Norwalk" until the 1980s when it was incorporated into the city of Madison. It has been known to be known as "Norwalk" since the 1950s, when the city was first incorporated. It now has a population of around 2,000. It also has a history of being called "The City of Madison" before it was absorbed into the city of Lake Wright in the 1960s. In the 1990s, Norwalk was known as "The Town of Lake Wrights" before becoming "The City of Lake-Wrights and the City of Lake-Wright and the City of Lake Riverside".

Trivia

The gastroenteritis-causing virus norovirus is named after the city. The virus was discovered via electron microscopy of a stool sample from the town in 1972. It was initially named the "Norwalk Agent" and was found in a stool from the area. The city is located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the birthplace of the city's mayor and mayor of the town of Norwalk, George H.W. Bush, who was born in the city in 1881. The town is also home to the Norwalk Museum of Art and Science, which was founded in 1883. The Norwalk River runs through the city, and the city is the source of the Norovirus virus, which is also known as Norwalk's "Agent" or "Nor walker" It was discovered in 1972 and named for the town's former mayor, George W. H. Bush. The "Norovirus" is a virus that causes the stomach flu and other gastrointestinal illnesses. It can also cause meningitis and meningiitis. It causes the death of up to 1 in 5,000 people in the United States and 1 in 1,000,000 in the UK. It has also been linked to the deaths of more than 1,500 people in Canada and the United Kingdom. The disease is the most common cause of death in children under the age of five in the state of North Carolina. It also causes miscarriages and miscarriages.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio = 85. 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 20. 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 97. 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 Norwalk = 3.5 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 7,340 individuals with a median age of 39.1 age the population grows by 3.80% in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,925.32 residents per square mile of area (743.36/km²). There are average 2.56 people per household in the 1,491 households with an average household income of $50,220 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 13.40% of the available work force and has dropped -2.67% 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 21.26%. The number of physicians in Norwalk per 100,000 population = 145.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Norwalk = 36.2 inches and the annual snowfall = 29 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 126. 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 18.3 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 Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio which are owned by the occupant = 73.00%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 28 years with median home cost = $130,680 and home appreciation of -1.24%. 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 $9.25 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 $4,691 per student. There are 16.5 students for each teacher in the school, 618 students for each Librarian and 505 students for each Counselor. 4.40% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 13.86% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.21% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).