Lexington, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 4,851 (95% urban, 5% rural).
Population change since 2000: +16.5%
 
Males: 2,410  (49.7%)
Females: 2,441  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 44904.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,580 (it was $48,028 in 2000)
Lexington:

$54,580
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,639 (it was $23,800 in 2000)

Lexington village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,256 (it was $111,700 in 2000)
Lexington:

$176,256
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $207,789; detached houses: $209,384; townhouses or other attached units: $187,107

Median gross rent in 2022: $731.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lexington: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.0%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.6% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Lexington, OH (2022)
    • 4,77696.5%White alone
    • 881.8%Black alone
    • 150.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Lexington, Ohio as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lexington is 687 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Lexington by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.3)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(62.2)
2
(41.4)
4
(83.6)
2
(42.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.7)
1
(20.7)
1
(20.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(24.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.3)
1
(20.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
10
(244.7)
17
(352.6)
11
(227.9)
24
(501.7)
1
(21.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(42.7)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
92
(2,252)
71
(1,472)
79
(1,637)
64
(1,338)
5
(105.2)
5
(106.0)
8
(170.7)
9
(192.9)
5
(107.2)
12
(257.0)
8
(170.8)
1
(20.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(41.5)
1
(20.7)
5
(104.5)
1
(21.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.3)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index112.1142.9122.5170.241.04.28.312.04.310.356.84.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Lexington, OH

Crime rate in Lexington detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Ohio average:

2.43
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Ancestries: German (28.4%), European (11.3%), English (9.8%), American (8.9%), Italian (7.0%), Irish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1976

Land area: 3.67 square miles.

Population density: 1,322 people per square mile   (low).

Lexington, Ohio map

107 residents are foreign born (1.1% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).

This village:

2.2%
Ohio:

4.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,811 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,158 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, OH (52.3 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (276.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bellville, OH (2.3 miles ),
Mansfield, OH (2.5 miles ),
Ontario, OH (2.5 miles ),
Lucas, OH (3.0 miles ),
Butler, OH (3.3 miles ),
Candlewood Lake, OH (3.3 miles ),
Crestline, OH (3.3 miles ),
Galion, OH (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.68 N, Longitude: 82.59 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +645 (+13.0%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 455 (19.7%)

Area code: 419

Distribution of median household income in Lexington, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lexington, OH in 2022
Lexington satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Ohio:

3.1%
Historical population in Lexington, OH
Historical housing units in Lexington, OH
Most common industries in Lexington, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (11.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.0%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Health care (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Lexington, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Top executives (5.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Lexington, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lexington-area historical tornado activity is near Ohio state average. It is 27% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Lexington village center killed 4 people and injured 56 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.9 miles away from the village center killed 18 people and injured 200 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lexington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 32% 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 127.2 miles away from Lexington center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 97.9 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 185.9 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 314.1 miles away from Lexington center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 321.8 miles away from Lexington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richland County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lexington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lexington:

  • LEXINGTON COURT CARE CENTER (250 DELAWARE ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Lexington:

  • CRYSTAL CARE CENTER OF LEXINGTON, INC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; MANSFIELD, OH)
  • GLENDALE HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; MANSFIELD, OH)
  • CAMBRIDGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; MANSFIELD, OH)
  • COUNTRY MEADOWS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BELLVILLE, OH)
  • SOUTHERNCARE MANSFIELD (Hospital, about 5 miles away; MANSFIELD, OH)
  • LIBERTY NURSING CENTER OF MANSFIELD (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MANSFIELD, OH)
  • HARDING AVENUE HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MANSFIELD, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lexington:

  • Ashland University (about 19 miles; Ashland, OH; Full-time enrollment: 5,151)
  • The College of Wooster (about 36 miles; Wooster, OH; FT enrollment: 2,112)
  • Denison University (about 43 miles; Granville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Otterbein University (about 43 miles; Westerville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,933)
  • Central Ohio Technical College (about 43 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,995)
  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus (about 43 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • Tiffin University (about 44 miles; Tiffin, OH; FT enrollment: 4,927)

Public high school in Lexington:

Public elementary/middle schools in Lexington:

  • LEXINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 389, Location: 90 FREDERICK ST, Grades: 7-8)
  • CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 124 FREDERICK ST, Grades: KG-4)
  • EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 155 CASTOR RD, Grades: 4-8)
  • WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 385 W MAIN ST, Grades: PK-3)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Troy Township Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Lexington include: Church of the Cross United Methodist Church (A), Lexington Church of Christ (B), First Congregational Church (C), Lexington United Presbyterian Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Parks in Lexington include: Bicentennial Park (1), Lexington Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Albert Francis Zahm - Professor of aeronautics, John Augustine Zahm - Explorer, Jamie Feick - Basketball player, Olive San Louie Anderson - Novelist, John A. McShane - Politician.

Richland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lexington and their reported violations in the past:

MID-OHIO SPORTS/TOWER G (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-19-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MID-OHIO SPORTS MAINTENANCE (Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-15-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-15-1997), State No Longer Subject to Rule (JAN-24-2008)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1995, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-13-1996), State No Longer Subject to Rule (JAN-24-2008)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MCELROY CHURCH OF CHRIST PWS (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
COLONIAL HILLS MHP (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
PEBBLE CREEK GOLF CLUB (Population served: 82, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
OHIO DREAMS ACTION SPORTS CAMP (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lexington that have no violations reported:

  • CEDAR CREEK MHP (Population served: 167, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAKE MARIA, INC. (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.3%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
82 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Lexington (2011 data):

  • KeyBank National Association: Lexington Branch at 14 West Main Street, branch established on 1934/01/27. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Mechanics Bank: Lexington Branch at 256 East Main Street, branch established on 1998/09/28. Info updated 2011/01/12: Bank assets: $374.1 mil, Deposits: $333.8 mil, headquarters in Mansfield, OH, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Mechanics Financial Corporation
  • The Home Savings and Loan Company: Lexington Branch at 40 East Main Street, branch established on 1999/07/06. Info updated 2009/06/25: Bank assets: $2,035.1 mil, Deposits: $1,617.8 mil, headquarters in Youngstown, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 35 total offices
  • The Park National Bank: 0818 Lexington Branch at 276 East Main Street, branch established on 1968/05/20. Info updated 2008/09/29: Bank assets: $6,281.7 mil, Deposits: $4,611.6 mil, headquarters in Newark, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 123 total offices, Holding Company: Park National Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Lexington:

Marital status in Lexington, OH
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Lexington:

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Ohio average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lexington
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Religion statistics for Lexington, OH (based on Richland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant27,833120
Mainline Protestant12,35553
Catholic9,6585
Black Protestant1,6637
Other1,07212
Orthodox1001
None71,794-
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: 23
This county:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Richland County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Here:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Here:

2.86 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 92
This county:

7.31 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Richland County:

10.8%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Richland County:

29.3%
Ohio:

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

10.5%
Ohio:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lexington:

62.1%
Ohio:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

67.1%
Ohio:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Here:

26.9
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lexington:

19.4%
Ohio:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lexington:

9.1%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lexington:

34.1%
Ohio:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

68.6%
Ohio:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Lexington:

86.1%
State:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lexington, OH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 11$44,722$48,7880$0
Police Protection - Officers 11$64,345$70,19511$4,239
Streets and Highways 6$20,737$41,4740$0
Police - Other 5$20,356$48,8547$1,717
Financial Administration 4$15,176$45,5280$0
Parks and Recreation 4$13,472$40,4160$0
Other Government Administration 2$13,475$80,8500$0
Water Supply 2$9,045$54,2700$0
Sewerage 2$11,061$66,3660$0
Welfare 0$0 4$4,059
Totals for Government 47$212,388$54,22722$10,014

Lexington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $20,000 ($4.12)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $534,000 ($110.08)
    General - Other: $200,000 ($41.23)
    Water Utilities: $80,000 ($16.49)
    Sewerage: $80,000 ($16.49)
    Central Staff Services: $70,000 ($14.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $65,000 ($13.40)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($8.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $184,000 ($37.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $869,000 ($179.14)

Lexington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $676,000 ($139.35)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $39,000 ($8.04)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $51,000 ($10.51)
    Fines and Forfeits: $33,000 ($6.80)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($1.03)
    Rents: $3,000 ($0.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $603,000 ($124.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $204,000 ($42.05)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.21)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $1,617,000 ($333.33)
    Property: $227,000 ($46.79)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $8,000 ($1.65)
    Other License: $2,000 ($0.41)

Lexington government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,608,000 ($949.91)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,608,000 ($949.91)

Lexington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,800,000 ($577.20)
Businesses in Lexington, OH
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Strongest AM radio stations in Lexington:

  • WRGM (1440 AM; 1 kW; ONTARIO, OH; Owner: GSM MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WMAN (1400 AM; 1 kW; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lexington:

  • WVNO-FM (106.1 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: JOHNNY APPLESEED BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WOSV (91.7 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVMC-FM (90.7 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WYHT (105.3 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWBK (98.3 FM; FREDERICKTOWN, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFXN-FM (102.3 FM; GALION, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYXZ (98.7 FM; CRESTLINE, OH; Owner: ELYRIA-LORAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNCO-FM (101.3 FM; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVXG (95.1 FM; MOUNT GILEAD, OH; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WQIO (93.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLRD (96.9 FM; WILLARD, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WSWR (100.1 FM; SHELBY, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQEL (92.7 FM; BUCYRUS, OH; Owner: ANCHOR BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAUI (88.3 FM; SHELBY, OH; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lexington:

  • W32AR (Channel 32; LEXINGTON, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WMFD-TV (Channel 68; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC.)
  • WOHZ-LP (Channel 57; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W33BW (Channel 33; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • W54AF (Channel 54; BUCYRUS, OH; Owner: CRAWFORD BROADCASTING. COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOSU-TV (Channel 34; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W47AB (Channel 47; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Lexington: David L. Cockley.

Lexington fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Lexington fatal accident list:

Oct 23, 2021 01:52 PM, Us-42 Main St, Lat: 40.678644, Lon: -82.580583, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 13, 2016 02:22 PM, Sr-97, Lat: 40.679831, Lon: -82.590017, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 8, 2014 04:30 PM, Us-42, Plymouth St., Lat: 40.678650, Lon: -82.583006, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 21, 2008 12:30 AM, Sr-42, Lat: 40.668190, Lon: -82.599650, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 25, 1998 10:16 PM, S Mill Street, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 30, 1993 10:45 AM, Emainst, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
May 6, 1992 02:25 PM, 97, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 60.3mTotal length
  • $451,113,000Total costs
  • 90,213Total average daily traffic
  • 15,822Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Lexington, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 92010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lexington, OH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lexington)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Lexington, OH)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Various Locations (Lat: 40.655611 Lon: -82.629611), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNN939,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2018, Expiration Date: 07/17/2028, Registrant: Village Of Lexington, 44 West Main Street, Lexington, OH 44904, Phone: (419) 884-0765, Fax: (419) 884-1640, Email:

  • Lexington, Lat: 40.704167 Lon: -82.662778, Call Sign: WPTB587,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2367.00 MHz, 2384.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2001, Expiration Date: 08/26/2001, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2002, Certifier: Paul R Boykin, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G St Nw Ste 500 W, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4210, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • EAST MORROW TWR, S Side Of Steam Corners Rd 0.5mi West Of Texter Rd (Lat: 40.680444 Lon: -82.635778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQCT902,
    Assigned Frequencies: 932.562 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/2005, Expiration Date: 05/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2015, Certifier: Olen D Jackson, Registrant: Vasu Communications Inc, Avon, OH 44011-0236, Phone: (440) 934-5268, Fax: (440) 934-4679, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

72 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lexington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20R (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 111WS, N111WS, N-111WS, Serial Number: 29-0290, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 03/12/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/2003
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Enterprises Brite, 4165 Algire Rd, Lexington, OH 44904, Other Owners: W William Dba Schmidt, Patricia Ann Schmidt
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1637Y, N1637Y, N-1637Y, Serial Number: 17249337, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/12/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 05/05/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Richard R Hensel, 715 Joselyn Ave, Lexington, OH 44904
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 234SP, N234SP, N-234SP, Serial Number: 1435, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 02/11/1999
    Registrant (Individual): W William Dba Schmidt, 4165 Algire Rd, Lexington, OH 44904, Other Owners: Enterprises Brite
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7911B, N7911B, N-7911B, Serial Number: 29711, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 01/10/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 01/18/2019
    Registrant (Individual): David G Cress, 3464 Needham Rd, Lexington, OH 44904
  • Aircraft: RANS DESIGNS INC S-7LS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 164RM, N164RM, N-164RM, Serial Number: 0914701, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 06/10/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): 164rm LLC, 1909 Lexington Ontario Rd, Lexington, OH 44904

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$109,2304$149,14016$139,8341$63,7301$50,420
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$226,7300$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$59,8101$131,7006$179,0481$58,8100$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$146,6250$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0022.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$105,650
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0022.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Lexington, OH
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Lexington, OH - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 52. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 73 took place in 2012, and the least - 32 in 2011. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Lexington, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (54.6%), and Outside Fires (33.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lexington, OH
    • 47854.6%Structure Fires
    • 29233.3%Outside Fires
    • 9911.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 70.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lexington, OH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lexington, OH
  • 94.4%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lexington, OH
  • 55.7%Utility gas
  • 38.8%Electricity
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lexington compared to Ohio 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
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