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Wooster, OH

Wooster is the county seat of Wayne County, Ohio, United States. Located in northeastern Ohio, the city lies approximately 50 mi (80 km) south-southwest of Cleveland, 35 mi (56 km) southwest of Akron and 30 mi (48 km) west of Canton. The population was 27,232 at the 2020 census. It is the largest in Wayne County, and the center of the Wooster micropolitan area. Wooster has the main branch and administrative offices of the Wayne County Public Library, and is home to the private College of Wooster. fDi magazine ranked Wooster among North America's top 10 micro cities for business friendliness and strategy in 2013.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.36 square miles (42.37 km²), of which, 16.31 square miles (42.24 km²) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water. It lies along Killbuck Creek, a tributary of the Walhonding River. The local bedrock consists of the Cuyahoga Formation (shale) and the overlying Logan Formation (sandstone and conglomerate), both Lower Carboniferous and rich in fossils.

Wooster was established in 1808 by John Bever, William Henry, and Joseph Larwill and named after David Wooster, a general in the American Revolutionary War. 

Wooster is the headquarters of several industrial entities. Buehler Food Markets Inc., Wooster Brush, Seaman Corp., Tricor Industrial, CRW Inc, and Certified Angus Beef have corporate headquarters located in Wooster. Rubbermaid made its corporate headquarters in Wooster until the end of 2003. LuK, the German maker of dual-clutch transmissions has its North America headquarters in Wooster where mainly torque converters are produced. Other large commercial operations in Wooster are Frito-Lay, Akron Brass, United Titanium, Western Reserve Group Insurance Company, Daisy Brands, and Bogner Construction Company. Wooster is also the world headquarters of the Prentke Romich Company (PRC) which is a member of a consortium of companies that produce assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.

For its size, Wooster is also dedicated to the "industry of education." It has the College of Wooster, and two subsidiaries of Ohio State University: the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI); and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), a teaching and research facility dedicated to agricultural science.

Health and wellness are paramount in Wooster, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Wooster Community Hospital stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Wooster 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 CrossFit Wooster, Wooster Warehouse Gym, and Total Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Wooster, such as the Trillium Trail and Noble Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Wooster, OH are Secrest Arboretum, College of Wooster Art Museum, and Freedlander Park.

Population: 26,982 (2024). ZIP code: 44691. Area code: 330. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Area: 17.37 sq mi (44.98 km²).

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What is Wooster, OH famous for?

Wayne County offers the experience of a laid-back lifestyle yet also draws people who enjoy an exciting night on the town to Wooster. Home to one of America's premier colleges— The College of Wooster— the energetic downtown showcases eclectic and artsy shops, fine eateries, and traditional operetta and musical theater. For a break from the hustle and bustle, Secrest Arboretum is a major attraction for plant and nature lovers.

What is the crime rate in Wooster, OH?

The crime rate in Wooster is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 26 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Wooster is 1 in 38. Based on FBI crime data, Wooster is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Ohio, Wooster has a crime rate that is higher than 90% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the ethnicity of Wooster, OH?

Wooster, OH is home to a population of 27k people, of which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.81% of Wooster, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.3k people). In 2022, there were 20.8 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (23.7k people) in Wooster, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 799 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Wooster

Wooster Community Hospital 

Wooster Parks and Recreation Department

CrossFit Wooster

Wooster Warehouse Gym 

Total Fitness Center

Trillium Trail 

Noble Trail

Secrest Arboretum

College of Wooster Art Museum

Freedlander Park

Ohio's Amish Country

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

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