Andover, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Andover, Ohio
settlement_type = Village
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map_caption = Location of Andover, Ohio


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Ashtabula

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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Bernard M. Baranowski
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area_total_km2 = 3.5
area_land_km2 = 3.5
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area_total_sq_mi = 1.4
area_land_sq_mi = 1.4
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1269
population_density_km2 = 358.8
population_density_sq_mi = 929.2

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 333
elevation_ft = 1093
latd = 41 |latm = 36 |lats = 28 |latNS = N
longd = 80 |longm = 34 |longs = 15 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 44003
area_code = 440
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 39-02050GR|2
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blank1_info = 1064328GR|3
website = http://www.andovervillage.com/
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Andover is a village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,269 at the 2000 census. The closest village to the Ohio side of Pymatuning State Park, the settlement supports a regional tourism industry. Andover Village was incorporated in 1883.

Andover was a home to James Maxwell Anderson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, author, poet, reporter and lyricist.

Geography

Andover is located at coor dms|41|36|28|N|80|34|15|W|city (41.607744, -80.570729)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,269 people, 427 households, and 271 families residing in the village. The population density was 929.2 people per square mile (357.6/km²). There were 463 housing units at an average density of 339.0/sq mi (130.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.82% White, 3.07% African American, 0.32% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population. 23.6% were of American, 14.9% German, 13.8% Irish, 9.4% English and 7.0% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 427 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the village the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $45,526. Males had a median income of $31,845 versus $22,679 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,702. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation

Pymatuning Lake is a manmade lake in Andover bordering Pennsylvania within Pymatuning State Park. Every summer about 30,000 vacationers visit Pymatuning Lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.

John R. Overly Recreation Park is located on Chestnut Street in Andover with a playground, hiking/biking paths, and a picnic area with a pavilion. The park also has a ball field and volleyball court. Open houses are celebrated here often.

Andover is home to the Pymatuning Lake Drive-In, one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the United States.The Pymatuning Lake Drive-In is located approximately two miles south of the village. During the summer months the drive-in is home to the Andover Flea Market, which is frequented on weekends by many tourists.

While in town tourists can also enjoy the many local places of business, including Romano's Andover Sparkle Market, Andover Dairy Queen, Pizza Joe's, and Covered Bridge Pizza Parlor. A local favorite, The Cranberry Station, is conveniently located on the town square.

Education

The Pymatuning Valley School District operates elementary and high schools in Andover. The district just recently completed major renovations as the high school, middle school, and elementary school are now all located on the same campus just west of town.

Healthcare

St. Joseph Family Medical Center-Andover

Greenville Hospital medical care facility

Sevich Chiropractic Health Center

Ambulance and fire service: Andover Volunteer Fire Department (EMT's); Jefferson Fire Department and rescue units, Wayne Volunteer Fire Dept. and South Central Ambulance District

Politics

*Mayor - Bernard M. Baranowski
*Council -
**Barbara A. Glass
**Myra L. Brown
**James D. Edison
**Kathleen G. Jones
** Don Field
**E. Curtis Williams
*Clerk/Treasurer - Cheryl Smith Vinroe
*Administrator - Joseph N. DiBell
*Chief of Police - G. Randy Gentry
*Solicitor - Richard B. Kotila
*Zoning Inspector - Glenn Slusher

References

External links

* [http://www.andoverohio.com/ Andover Area Chamber of Commerce Website]
* [http://www.andovervillage.com/ Official Village of Andover Website]
* [http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/pymatuning.htm Pymatuning State Park]
* [http://www.pvschools.k12.oh.us Pymatuning Valley School District]