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Stow, OH

Stow is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 34,483 at the 2020 census. It is a suburban community within the Akron metropolitan area.

Stow is a suburb of Akron and is in east-central Summit County on the border with Portage County. It directly borders Kent to the east, Tallmadge and Munroe Falls to the south, Hudson to the north, and Cuyahoga Falls to the west and south. On the northwest corner, it touches Boston Township, with Streetsboro on the northeast corner and Brimfield Township on the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.32 square miles (44.86 km²), of which 17.09 square miles (44.26 km²) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km²) is water.

Stow's climate is classified as a humid continental climate in the Dfa Köppen climate classification meaning it typically has very warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, with moderate and variable spring and autumn seasons. The city is not considered part of the Lake Erie snowbelt, though lake-effect snow does occur at times. Stow is in the "secondary snowbelt," meaning it will receive heavier snowfalls from lake-effect snow when certain wind directions are more prevalent, but typically sees far less snow than areas to the north closer to Lake Erie.

Stow is named for Joshua Stow, its original proprietor. Joshua Stow was a member of the party led by Moses Cleaveland to survey the lands of the Connecticut Western Reserve around present-day Cleveland in 1796. He was a native of Middletown, Connecticut, however, and never lived in Stow, though he spent both time and money developing the township and is quoted as saying it was "one of the prettiest and most romantic spots in the Western Reserve." The land that would eventually be known as Stow Township was the survey township "Town 3, Range 10" of the Western Reserve and was initially 25 square miles (65 km²). It was purchased by Joshua Stow for $14,154. Before the arrival of European settlers, the area around what is now Stow was inhabited by a tribe of Seneca Native Americans at a small settlement in the area that is now part of the neighboring village of Silver Lake.

The first settler in Stow Township was William Walker, who arrived in 1802. Walker built a cabin just south of the land of his father Robert in Hudson Township mistakenly believing he was building in Hudson. In 1804, when Stow Township was separated from Hudson Township and surveyed into lots by Joseph Darrow, it was discovered his house was actually in Stow Township. Walker purchased the lot his home was on and continued to live there. Darrow had been hired by Joshua Stow's land agent William Wetmore, a settler also from Middletown, Connecticut, who moved to Stow in 1804 with his family and several other settlers. The Wetmores built a cabin in July 1804 near the center of Stow Township and the present-day intersection of Darrow Road and Kent Road. In 1808, the Wetmores built a home near the Seneca settlement in what is now Silver Lake. The house overlooked a small lake, known as Silver Lake since 1874, that was known earlier as Wetmore Pond or Stow Lake. Stow Township was formally organized in 1808 with the first election held in 1811. 1808 was also the year it was made part of the original Portage County. It remained as part of Portage County until it was included in the new Summit County in 1840.

Stow places a significant emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Summa Health operates multiple healthcare facilities in the city, offering comprehensive medical services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Stow 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 Masheen Fitness, Stow Fitness Center, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Stow, such as the Summit Bike and Hike Trail and Silver Springs Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Stow, OH are Bow Wow Beach Dog Park, Water Works, and Munroe Falls Metro Park.

Population: 34,216 (2022). ZIP Code: 44224. Area codes: 330, 234. Elevation: 1,093 ft (333 m). Area: 17.31 sq mi (44.84 km²).

FAQs

Is Stow, OH a good place to live?

Stow is in Summit County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Stow offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Stow, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Stow and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the racial makeup of Stow, OH?

Stow, OH is home to a population of 34.5k people, of which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.63% of Stow, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people). In 2022, there were 23.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.5k people) in Stow, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the cost of living in Stow, OH?

Stow, Ohio's cost of living is 3% lower than the national average. Stow's housing expenses are 13% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 18% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 1% higher than the national average.

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Wikipedia 

City of Stow

Summa Health

Stow Parks and Recreation Department 

Masheen Fitness

tow Fitness Center 

Anytime Fitness

Summit Bike and Hike Trail 

Silver Springs Park

Bow Wow Beach Dog Park

Water Works

Munroe Falls Metro Park

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