Columbiana, Ohio

Columbiana, Ohio
—  City  —
Location of Columbiana, Ohio
Coordinates: 40°53′8″N 80°41′18″W / 40.88556°N 80.68833°W / 40.88556; -80.68833Coordinates: 40°53′8″N 80°41′18″W / 40.88556°N 80.68833°W / 40.88556; -80.68833
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Counties	Columbiana, Mahoning
Government
– Type	Council-Manager
– City Manager	Keith Chamberlin
– Mayor	David Spatholt
Area
– Total	6.2 sq mi (16.0 km2)
– Land	6.1 sq mi (15.7 km2)
– Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation[1]	1,158 ft (353 m)
Population (2000)
– Total	5,635
– Density	930.4/sq mi (359.2/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
– Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	44408
Area code(s)	330, 234
FIPS code	39-17036[2]
GNIS feature ID	1060989[1]
Website	http://www.cityofcolumbiana.org/

Columbiana is a moderately affluent city in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 5,635 at the 2000 census.

The Columbiana County portion of Columbiana is part of the East Liverpool–Salem Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Mahoning County portion is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Columbiana was the birthplace of Harvey S. Firestone, who founded the Firestone rubber company in Akron, Ohio. There is still a Firestone tractor-tire test facility a few miles northeast of the city, and many town facilities are named after him. Columbiana is also known for the Shaker Woods Festival, held annually in August, which features some of the best crafters and artisans in the country. Another major town event is the Columbiana Street Fair, a civic festival hosted by American Legion Post #290. It is held the Thursday - Saturday following Labor Day.

Geography

Columbiana is located at 40°53′8″N 80°41′18″W / 40.88556°N 80.68833°W / 40.88556; -80.68833 (40.885579, -80.688327)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16.0 km²), of which, 6.1 square miles (15.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (2.10%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 5,635 people, 2,534 households, and 1,576 families residing in the city. The population density was 930.4 people per square mile (359.0/km²). There were 2,707 housing units at an average density of 446.9 per square mile (172.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.86% White, 0.11% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 2,534 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,560, and the median income for a family was $42,363. Males had a median income of $33,693 versus $21,648 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,727. About 4.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Demographically and for purposes of Ohio Public Sector Collective Bargaining, the City of Columbiana is most comparable to other Columbiana County Municipalities and the other, like jurisdictions of Campbell, Toronto, Uhrichsville, and Newton Falls.

City Officials

• David Spatholt - Mayor
• Lowell Schloneger - City Council President
• Bob Bieshelt - City Council
• Tom Ferguson - City Council
• Pat Keylor - City Council
• Bryan Blakeman - City Council
• James C. King - City Council
• Deann L. Davis - Clerk of City Council

• Keith A. Chamberlin - City Manager
• Kevin Smith - Director of Finance
• Jay Groner - Service Director

• Tim Gladis - Chief of Police
• Richard Garrity - Fire Chief
• Thomas Farley - EMS Chief
• Daniel Blasdell - Municipal Attorney

• Gary Neville - Civil Service Commission Member
• Richard A. Noel - Civil Service Commission Member
• Robert Frum - Civil Service Commission Member

• Peggy Oberholtzer - Board of Zoning Appeals Member
• Mary Ann Pollock - Board of Zoning Appeals Member
• Terry Kelley - Board of Zoning Appeals Member
• Jack Sutherin - Board of Zoning Appeals Member
• Richard Barto - Board of Zoning Appeals Member

• Ron Detwiler, President - Park Recreation & Cemetery Board
• Virginia Spatholt - Park Recreation & Cemetery Board Member
• Richard Zitto - Park Recreation & Cemetery Board Member
• Linda Hart - Park Recreation & Cemetery Board Member
• Pat MacAleese - Park Recreation & Cemetery Board Member
• Larry Baughman - Park Recreation & Cemetery Board Member

Education

The school's athletic teams are known as the Clippers. The city is served by Columbiana Exempted Village Schools, a small district with three school buildings:

• Columbiana High School, with approximately 350 students in grades 9-12. In recent years, the high school has received an excellent rating from the Ohio Department of Education.^[4]
• South Side Middle School, with approximately 425 students in grades 5-8^[5]
• Joshua Dixon Elementary School, with approximately 300 students in grades PreK-4

^[6]

Some local children attend Heartland Christian School, which first opened for the 1996-1997 schoolyear. The school's philosophy is based upon a literal reading of the Bible.^[7]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
4. ^ Welcome to ClipperNet, Columbiana Exempted Village Schools. Accessed 2009-07-08.
5. ^ Welcome to ClipperNet, Columbiana Exempted Village Schools. Accessed 2009-07-08.
6. ^ Welcome to ClipperNet, Columbiana Exempted Village Schools. Accessed 2009-07-08.
7. ^ About Us, Heartland Christian School, 2006. Accessed 2007-09-10.

External links

• City website
• City Police website
• City EMS website
• Columbiana Chamber of Commerce
• Columbiana Public Library
• Columbiana Exempted Village Schools website
• Heartland Christian School