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Wilmington, OH

Wilmington is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,664 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Wilmington micropolitan area, which includes all of Clinton County and is part of the greater Cincinnati–Wilmington–Maysville combined statistical area.

Home to Wilmington College, founded in 1870 by the Society of Friends, the city and the surrounding area include more than one dozen Quaker meeting houses. The city features a weather forecast office of the National Weather Service, which serves all of Southwestern Ohio and portions of Kentucky and Indiana.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.93 square miles (28.31 km²), of which 10.89 square miles (28.20 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) is water.

The town of Clinton was founded in 1810 as the seat of the newly formed Clinton County; the name was changed to Wilmington in 1811. The village was incorporated in 1828. In 1833, Wilmington contained a brick courthouse, a jail, fourteen stores, two taverns, two groceries, four churches, and 100 residential houses. Wilmington was featured in Time magazine on December 8, 1997, as a small town that is attractive to suburban families. The city was also showcased in a 1995 publication titled The 100 Best Small Towns in America.

In the early 1950s, the city became home to several U.S. Department of Defense facilities, most notably the Clinton County Air Force Base. Following its closure in 1971, the economy of the city hovered in recession for more than a decade. After several small attempts to reuse the abandoned air force base, Airborne Express purchased the facility in 1979 for $850,000, a fraction of the estimated $100 million spent to construct it. During the next 24 years, Airborne invested more than $250 million to build a hub for its national delivery network, including new sort centers, a 9,000-foot (2,700 m) runway, aircraft hangars, machine shops, flight simulators, a state-of-the-art control tower, and a modern administration building to accommodate an estimated 6,000 employees and its fleet of 125 DC-8, DC-9 and Boeing 767 aircraft.

In 2003, Airborne Express was reorganized and ABX Air, Inc., was created. ABX Air is a contract freight forwarding business whose primary customer is DHL, one of the world's largest international shipping firms. ABX's parent company, Air Transport Services Group, is based in Wilmington. Owned by the Deutsche Post WorldNet, a German holding company, DHL consolidated its US flight and sorting hub operations in Wilmington in 2005. Restructuring in May 2008 resulted in eight thousand layoffs, and six months later the Wilmington hub was closed, resulting in another eight thousand layoffs.

Health and wellness are paramount in Wilmington, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Kettering Health Wilmington Health Center and Clinton Memorial Hospital stand as cornerstones in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Wilmington 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 Planet Fitness, Vital Fitness, and Quaker Fit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Wilmington, such as the Wilmington Bicentennial Trail and Spillway Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Wilmington, OH are Lost Dutchman State Park, Usery Mountain Regional Park, and Clinton County History Center.

Population: 12,600 (2023). ZIP code: 45177. Area codes: 937, 326. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Area: 13.09 sq mi (33.91 km²).

FAQs

What is Wilmington, OH known for?

Wilmington, Ohio is the birthplace of the banana split. There's a local festival to celebrate the treat each year in June. The Banana Split Festival is a big deal in Wilmington and the festival is a fun time to experience the community.

Is Wilmington, OH a good place to live?

Living in Wilmington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wilmington, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Wilmington and residents tend to be conservative.

Is Wilmington, OH expensive?

Wilmington is 9% less expensive than the national average and 3% more expensive to live in than the average city in Ohio. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Wilmington are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Wilmington are less affordable than average in the United States.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Wilmington

Kettering Health Wilmington Health Center 

Clinton Memorial Hospital 

Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department 

Planet Fitness

Vital Fitness 

Quaker Fit

Wilmington Bicentennial Trail 

Spillway Trail

Lost Dutchman State Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Clinton County History Center

Roberts Centre

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