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Pickerington, OH

Pickerington is a city in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 23,094 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1815 as Jacksonville, named after Andrew Jackson. The name was changed in 1827 in honor of its founder, Abraham Pickering. As land annexation, development, and immigration into the Columbus area continue, the city of Pickerington (like many area suburbs) has generally followed suit. Pickerington is home to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located off of Interstate 70.

The Ohio Secretary of State certified Pickerington as a city in 1991 and it was designated as the "Violet Capital of Ohio" in 1996 by the Ohio Legislature. At 11.1 sq mi (29 km²), Pickerington is the second-largest city in Fairfield County behind Lancaster. Pickerington is located just east of Columbus. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.75 km²), all land.

Pickerington Local School District consists of 14 buildings: two high schools, one alternative high school, two junior high schools, three middle schools, and seven elementary schools. Three of the schools were newly built in 2010: a middle school off Toll Gate Road and an elementary school off Toll Gate Road and in the Sycamore area. 

In 1879, the first Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad (T&OC) train arrived in Pickerington after the completion of the railroad tracks and depot. The event marked the beginning of a growth period, with Pickerington's population expanding from 150 to 290 residents, and the township's population increasing from 1,220 to 1,970. For over fifty years, trains transported passengers to and from Pickerington, but with the rise of car ownership and paved roads, rail travel declined. In 1950, Pickerington's passenger service was discontinued, and the depot stopped handling freight traffic eight years later in 1958.

Pickerington uses the weak-mayor version of the mayor-council government, which constitutes an elected executive mayor position, an elected city council, and an appointed city manager position.

Health and wellness are paramount in Pickerington, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Luxury Health Club & Fitness Center, TRVFIT Pickerington, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Pickerington, such as the Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trail and Arrowhead Trail Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Pickerington, OH are the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame & Museum, Pickerington Ponds Metro Parks, and Sycamore Creek Park.

Population: 24,524 (2022). ZIP Code: 43147. Area codes: 614, 380, 740, 220. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Area: 10.19 sq mi (26.40 km²).

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What is Pickerington, OH is known for?

Pickerington is home to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located off of Interstate 70. The Ohio Secretary of State certified Pickerington as a city in 1991 and it was designated as the "Violet Capital of Ohio" in 1996 by the Ohio Legislature. At 11.1 sq mi (29 km²), Pickerington is the second-largest city in Fairfield County behind Lancaster.

What are the demographics of Pickerington, OH?

Pickerington, OH is home to a population of 23.2k people, of which 98% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.49% of Pickerington, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.04k people). In 2022, there were 3.47 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Pickerington, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Pickerington, OH?

Pickerington has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Pickerington is 1 in 96. How does Pickerington fare compared to other communities in Ohio of all population sizes? Pickerington's crime rate is lower than approximately 35% of Ohio communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Pickerington

OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital 

Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department

Luxury Health Club & Fitness Center

TRVFIT Pickerington 

Orangetheory Gym

Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trail 

Arrowhead Trail Loop

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame & Museum

Pickerington Ponds Metro Parks

Sycamore Creek Park

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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