Sabina, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Sabina, Ohio
settlement_type = Village
nickname = The Eden of Ohio
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image_caption = Countryside near Sabina


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map_caption = Location of Sabina, Ohio


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

government_footnotes =
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Dean Carnahan [ [http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=166&SubSectionID=461&TM=83793.34 Clinton County Government] ]
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 3.3
area_land_km2 = 3.3
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.3
area_land_sq_mi = 1.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2780
population_density_km2 = 830.0
population_density_sq_mi = 2149.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 320
elevation_ft = 1050
latd = 39 |latm = 29 |lats = 21 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 38 |longs = 6 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 45169
area_code = 937
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 39-69400GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1065264GR|3
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Sabina is a village in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,780.

History

The town of Sabina was laid out by Warren Sabin, after whom it was named, in 1830, on land originally entered by P. Neville. The original plat of the town was recorded on the 6th of December, 1830, and contained thirty-seven lots. The corporation of the town was extended to include additional territory August 9, 1813. In 1859, the town was incorporated, and M. Morris appointed Mayor.

Geography

Sabina is located at coor dms|39|29|21|N|83|38|6|W|city (39.489243, -83.635079)GR|1, along Routes 22 and 3 about ten miles east of Wilmington, the county seat. It is also located within an hour's drive from the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati metro areas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), all of it land.

Sabina is located 31 miles south of Springfield and 47 miles southwest of Columbus.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,780 people, 1,075 households, and 762 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,149.6 people per square mile (832.1/km²). There were 1,173 housing units at an average density of 907.0/sq mi (351.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.48% White, 0.61% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 1,075 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,233, and the median income for a family was $35,795. Males had a median income of $31,556 versus $21,448 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,481. About 11.8% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Public services

Police

The Sabina Police Dept. has roughly 4 full time officers. [ [http://www.sabinapd.com/officers Sabina Officers] ]

Fire

Sabina is served by the Sabina Richland Wayne Wilson Joint Fire District (SRWW), which covers the village of Sabina and the townships of Richland, Wayne, and Wilson.

Health care

Sabina is about twelve miles from Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. This hospital operate the Sabina Health Center located east of town. As well, Fayette County Memorial Hospital is located twelve miles east in Washington Court House.

Utilities

Sabina is covered by the Sabina Telephone Exchange and Sabina Post Office. Sabina is also home to the Sabina Community Pool, Richland Township Park, and Sabina Village Park.

Education

Sabina is in the East Clinton Local School District. East Clinton High School and Middle School are located about 5 miles south of town in Lees Creek. The village is home to Sabina Elementary with around 400 Students grades K-5, plus a village library. [ [http://www.east-clinton.k12.oh.us/ East Clinton Local Schools District] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.sabinalibrary.com/ Sabina Public Library]
* [http://www.sabinapd.com/ Sabina Police Dpt.]
* [http://www.sabina2000.org/ Sabina 2000]
* [http://www.sabinahistory.org/ Sabina Historical Society]