Damascus, Ohio

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Population in 2010: 443.
Males: 259  (58.7%)
Females: 184  (41.3%)
Median resident age:

67.7 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 44460.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,473
Damascus:

$54,473
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,073

Damascus CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $144,200
Damascus:

$144,200
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $211,570; detached houses: $212,698
March 2022 cost of living index in Damascus: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (33.6%), American (23.8%), Italian (20.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1219 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Youngstown, OH (20.9 miles , pop. 82,026).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Akron, OH (31.7 miles , pop. 217,074).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (312.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Beloit, OH (1.6 miles ),
Salem Heights, OH (1.8 miles ),
Sebring, OH (2.0 miles ),
Maple Ridge, OH (2.2 miles ),
Salem, OH (2.3 miles ),
Homeworth, OH (2.7 miles ),
Alliance, OH (2.8 miles ),
Washingtonville, OH (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.90 N, Longitude: 80.96 W

Area code: 330

Distribution of median household income in Damascus, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Damascus, OH in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Ohio:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 114. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

114
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.276. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.276
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.501. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.501
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 23.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Damascus-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Ohio state average. It is 6% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Damascus place center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 10/12/1978, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.2 miles away from the place center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Damascus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from Damascus center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 49.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 262.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 245.3 miles away from Damascus center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 20.8 miles away from Damascus center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 59.8 miles away from Damascus center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mahoning County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Damascus:

  • PLEASANT VIEW NORTH RETIREMENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; SALEM, OH)
  • COPELAND OAKS HOME HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; SEBRING, OH)
  • CRANDALL MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SEBRING, OH)
  • COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SALEM, OH)
  • SALEM CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SALEM, OH)
  • SALEM CONVALESCENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SALEM, OH)
  • SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; SALEM, OH)

Amtrak station near Damascus:

  • 8 miles: ALLIANCE (MAIN & WEBB STS.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Damascus:

  • University of Mount Union (about 9 miles; Alliance, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • Youngstown State University (about 22 miles; Youngstown, OH; FT enrollment: 11,575)
  • Walsh University (about 22 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,553)
  • Malone University (about 24 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,201)
  • Kent State University at Stark (about 26 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 3,259)
  • Stark State College (about 26 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 7,707)
  • Kent State University at Kent (about 27 miles; Kent, OH; FT enrollment: 25,431)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Damascus: Damascus Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Damascus Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Damascus: Wilbur Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Damascus Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Mahoning County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.7%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Damascus (2011 data):

  • The Farmers National Bank of Canfield: Damascus Branch at 29503 State Route 62, branch established on 1997/01/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,055.8 mil, Deposits: $846.0 mil, headquarters in Canfield, OH, positive income, 17 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers National Banc Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Damascus:

Marital status in Damascus, OH
  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 73.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Damascus:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Damascus, OH (based on Mahoning County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic71,18046
Evangelical Protestant27,561137
Mainline Protestant22,94782
Black Protestant9,65133
Orthodox4,03712
Other1,43711
None102,010-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 60
This county:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 34
Mahoning County:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
Mahoning County:

2.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 160
Here:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.8%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.1%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mahoning County:

13.2%
Ohio:

11.9%

Businesses in Damascus, OH

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Damascus:

  • WSOM (600 AM; 1 kW; SALEM, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBC (1480 AM; 15 kW; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKBN (570 AM; 5 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNIO (1390 AM; 10 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHKW (1440 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, OH; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WDPN (1310 AM; 1 kW; ALLIANCE, OH; Owner: D. A. PETERSON, INC.)
  • WRCW (1060 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CANTON, OH)
  • WHLO (640 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Damascus:

  • WQXK (105.1 FM; SALEM, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKDD (98.1 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WZKL (92.5 FM; ALLIANCE, OH; Owner: D. A. PETERSON, INC.)
  • WHOT-FM (101.1 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYTN (91.7 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRMU-FM (91.1 FM; ALLIANCE, OH; Owner: MOUNT UNION COLLEGE)
  • WYFM (102.9 FM; SHARON, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBC-FM (94.1 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WONE-FM (97.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WKSU-FM (89.7 FM; KENT, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQMX (94.9 FM; MEDINA, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC)
  • WYSU (88.5 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WZIP (88.1 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON)
  • WOGF (104.3 FM; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WICT (95.1 FM; GROVE CITY, PA; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WNIR (100.1 FM; KENT, OH; Owner: MEDIA-COM, INC.)
  • WNCD (93.3 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WRQK-FM (106.9 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Damascus:

  • WNEO (Channel 45; ALLIANCE, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WKBN-TV (Channel 27; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WDLI (Channel 17; CANTON, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFMJ-TV (Channel 21; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: WFMJ TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WYFX-LP (Channel 62; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WYTV (Channel 33; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF YOUNGSTOWN, LLC)
  • WIVM-LP (Channel 52; CANTON, OH; Owner: LUCINDA DeVAUL-TONGES)
  • WVPX (Channel 23; AKRON, OH; Owner: PAXSON AKRON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WEAO (Channel 49; AKRON, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WOAC (Channel 67; CANTON, OH; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
  • W52DS (Channel 52; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.3mTotal length
  • $310,000Total costs
  • 10,550Total average daily traffic
  • 870Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,645Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Scott Von Rein, County Road 0-4 & N East St (Lat: 41.378444 Lon: -83.946472), Type: 73.1, Structure height: 39069 m, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: Capital Telecom, Svonrein@capitaltelecom.Com, , Morri-stown, Phone: (973) 425-0606

  • Scott Von Rein, County Road 0-4 & N East St (Lat: 41.378444 Lon: -83.946472), Type: 71.3, Structure height: 39069 m, Overall height: 68.2 m, Registrant: Capital Telecom, Svonrein@capitaltelecom.Com, , Morri-stown, Phone: (973) 425-0606

  • Scott Von Rein, County Road 0-4 & N East St (Lat: 41.378444 Lon: -83.946472), Type: 71.3, Structure height: 39069 m, Overall height: 68.2 m, Registrant: Capital Telecom, Svonrein@capitaltelecom.Com, , Morri-stown, Phone: (973) 425-0606

  • Scott Von Rein, County Road 0-4 & N East St (Lat: 41.378444 Lon: -83.946472), Type: 71.3, Structure height: 39069 m, Overall height: 68.2 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Capital Telecom, Svonrein@capitaltelecom.Com, , Morri-stown, Phone: (973) 425-0606

  • Sarah Schaaf, County Road 0-4 & N East St (Lat: 41.378444 Lon: -83.946472), Type: 71.3, Structure height: 39069 m, Overall height: 68.2 m, Registrant: Diamond Communications LLC, Sberry@diamondcomm.Com, Suite 104, Short- Hills, Phone: (262) 649-4429

  • Sarah Schaaf, County Road 0-4 & N East St (Lat: 41.378444 Lon: -83.946472), Type: 71.3, Structure height: 39069 m, Overall height: 68.2 m, Registrant: Diamond Communications LLC, Sberry@diamondcomm.Com, Suite 104, Short- Hills, Phone: (262) 649-4429


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BUTLER TWP, 690 Valley Rd (Lat: 40.891167 Lon: -80.950639), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WPNH426, Licensee ID: L00128694,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2118.40 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2010, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N8JNW, Previous Call Sign: KB8BYM, Grant Date: 05/24/1988, Expiration Date: 05/24/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2000, Registrant: Ann B Virant, 28745 1/2 Walnut, Damascus, OH 44619

  • Call Sign: KE8TOF, Licensee ID: L02508819, Grant Date: 12/17/2021, Expiration Date: 12/17/2031, Certifier: Joseph L Little, Registrant: Joseph L Little, Damascus, OH 44619


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: LITKE E D/SAMPEDRO T DRAGONFLY MARK II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 71644, N71644, N-71644, Serial Number: 316, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 07/12/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Tony Sampedro, Po Box 133, Damascus, OH 44619

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Damascus, OH
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Damascus, OH
  • 100.0%Electricity


Damascus compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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