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Whitehall, OH

Whitehall is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio, located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) east of the state capital of Columbus in Franklin County.  Whitehall had a population of 20,127 in the 2020 census. Founded in 1947, Whitehall is a growing suburb of Columbus.  Per the U.S. Census Bureau, Whitehall's population is culturally and racially diverse, with over 50% of the population identifying as black, African American, Hispanic, or Latino, with over 20% speaking a language other than English at home.

In the 1940s and 1950s, Whitehall still had working farms, and it was a mixed-income area with mainly small houses. It was still a village in the 1940s, and residents filed for incorporation in 1947. In 1952 the borders expanded east to the country club and Big Walnut Creek. Rapid growth meant that it became a city during the 1950s. The first shopping center strip in the country was built and opened in Whitehall in 1948, called Casto's Town and Country. The National Road passed through Whitehall. In August 1970, two department stores in Whitehall were bombed as part of a robbery scheme.

Whitehall is a suburban community in Columbus, Ohio in Franklin County. It is near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The 338th Army Band is stationed there at the Defense Supply Center, Columbus. The city has three elementary schools (Etna Road, Kae Avenue, and Beechwood), one junior high school (Rosemore), and one high school (Whitehall-Yearling High School). Big Walnut Creek along with the Columbus Country Club (part of the City of Columbus) define the eastern border of Whitehall.

Whitehall, OH, boasts a diverse array of health and wellness facilities and activities, enhancing the well-being of its residents. The Whitehall Community Park YMCA offers a comprehensive fitness experience with its state-of-the-art gym, indoor pool, and variety of group exercise classes, catering to individuals and families alike. Balanced Yoga Studios provides a serene space for mindfulness and physical wellness through a range of yoga practices, while the Whitehall Senior Center Fitness Programs focus on low-impact exercises tailored for older adults. Fit4Mom Whitehall creates a supportive community for mothers with pre- and post-natal fitness classes, encouraging health and bonding. Urban Float offers a unique wellness experience with floatation therapy and additional relaxation services, and ReNew Wellness Center provides holistic health care through chiropractic services, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling. Together, these facilities form a vibrant network promoting active, healthy lifestyles across the community.

The top Sites in Whitehall, OH are John Bishop Park, Holiday Lanes, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Population: 19,911 (2022). ZIP Code: 43213. Area codes: 614, 380. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Area: 5.31 sq mi (13.74 km²).

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What is Whitehall, OH is known for?

Whitehall is also known for the Town & Country Shopping Center, recognized as one of the first modern shopping centers in the United States. Settled in 1805 by refugees from Nova Scotia, and later by veterans from the War of 1812, Whitehall was largely a farming community between Alum Creek and Big Walnut Creek. In the early 19th Century, Robert Brotherton of White Hall, England purchased 156 acres and used a portion of the property to build what is known as Ye Olde Whitehall Tavern along the famous National Road. It was a popular overnight stagecoach inn.

What is the crime rate in Whitehall, OH?

With a crime rate of 69 per one thousand residents, Whitehall has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 14. Within Ohio, more than 100% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Whitehall

What are the demographics of Whitehall, OH?

Whitehall, OH is home to a population of 20k people, of which 92% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.5% of Whitehall, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.89k people). In 2021, there were 1.09 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.44k people) in Whitehall, OH than any other race or ethnicity. None of the households in Whitehall, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

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City of Whitehall

Whitehall Community Park YMCA 

Balanced Yoga Studios 

Whitehall Senior Center Fitness Programs

Fit4Mom Whitehall 

Urban Float 

ReNew Wellness Center 

John Bishop Park

Holiday Lanes

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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