Ohio is bordered by Michigan and Lake Erie on the north, by Pennsylvania and West Virginia on the east, by Kentucky on the south, and by Indiana on the west. Ohio is the 34th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 11.4 million, is the 7th most populous state. Major industries in Ohio include manufacturing (steel, cars, airplanes, rubber products, chemicals, plastics), farming, and mining (coal). Ohio os admitted to the Union as the 17th state on March 1, 1803.
The name Ohio derives from the Iroquois Indian word meaning "good river" or "large river." The nickname of the state of Ohio is "The Buckeye State". Ohio State University is located in the capital city of Columbus.
Ohio has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes.
State Capital: Columbus State Motto: "With God, All Things Are Possible" State Bird: Cardinal State Flower: Scarlet carnation State Song: Beautiful Ohio State Tree: Buckeye State Gem: Flint
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
Akron
135780
Canton
139667
Cincinnati
243583
Cleveland
196167
Columbus
236924
Dayton
177750
Harrison
207483
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
