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Community Development

Last modified 2008-02-04 09:05

Welcome to the Monroe County

Community Development Program

Mark Landefeld, CD Educator landefeld.6@osu.edu

Mary Jo Westfall, Program Associate westfall.23@osu.edu

General Demographics

       County Size                                                           292,458.8 Acres
      Location                                                               Southeastern Ohio
      Population                                                            15,180
      Number Employed                                                 4800
      % Employed                                                         25.5
      Largest City - Woodsfield                                       2598
      County Seat                                                         Woodsfield

Community Development in Monroe County

Monroe County is located in southeastern Ohio at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Interstate 77 (north-south) is 16 miles from the western edge of the county while Interstate 70 (east-west) is within 15 miles of the northern border. The Ohio River borders the entire eastern side of the county making easy access to economical low-cost transportation.
     In 2000, population of the county was 15,180 being made up of a 98.7% white race. The median age in the county increased from 30.8 in 1980 to 40.8 in 2000. Family households make up 73.3% of the total households of the county with an average family size of 2.96 persons.
     The 1996 figures (latest available) indicate the manufacturing sector was the largest employer in the county while the largest source of payroll was the service sector. Per capita income was $15,744 per person. 5400 people were employed with a 5.97% unemployment rate.
     For the agricultural sector, the 2005 cash livestock receipts ($5,197,500) were greater than crops cash receipts ($1,834,000). The number of farms was 640 comprising 106,000 acres of farmland. Dairy products generated the largest amount of livestock income followed by cow/calf operations.
     The public education system has 3 high schools, 6 elementary schools, and 1 vocational school. This combination serves nearly 3000 students. Drop out rate of students in Monroe County is 2.5% which is well below the State of Ohio average of 4.4%.
     Labeled "the Switzerland of Ohio", Monroe County continues to be a great place to live and raise a family. High crime rate and many problems associated with more urban developed counties continues to pass by this predominantly rural area.

Current Events/Programs

October 11-12 - Black Walnut Festival - Monroe County Fairgrounds

November 11 - Veterans Day - Office Closed

November 27-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed

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