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Geneva’s story
221 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1805Geneva is settled
- 1899Geneva- Former True Temper Property (COAF)
GenevaOH
A town of 5,886, settled in 1805. Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,886
−4.7% since 2010
Median home value
$148K
Census ACS
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
48.6
years
Jobs based here
2,923
Balanced
What makes Geneva stand out
The 3 things Geneva does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Geneva
Health
91% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 0 measures, worse on 14.
Outdoors
#354 most walkable in OH
0.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
0.4% of the town is conserved land.
1899 · Geneva- Former True Temper Property (CO…History
Settled in 1805
6 archive photos, postcards and papers
Archive photos and papers going back 221 years.
Geneva’s report card
Now in Geneva
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Residents weigh in
Geneva is #25 of 1,022 in OH for “Closest to a top hospital”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →73°
Cloudy
H 64° · L 46°
Local news
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- Geneva vs Away - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/06/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 4
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Geneva. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Geneva beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better18 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Geneva | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.5% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 7.1% |
Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva
0.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
11th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Geneva sell for about $155K
The median sale price was $155,000 in May 2026.
$155Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0.4% of Geneva is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 10 of 2,544 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#354
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kiwanis Park | — | 18 |
| 2. Geneva Memorial Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Carraher Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
9
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Geneva has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 90 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
90″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–37°
Spring38–57°
Summer60–79°
Fall44–62°
Oct 21
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Geneva
Most working residents leave Geneva for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Ashtabula (6%), Madison (5%) and Cleveland (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
17%work in town
Where working residents work
In Geneva17%
Ashtabula6%
Madison5%
Cleveland4%
Painesville4%
14 mi
median commute distance
2,923
jobs based in Geneva
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Geneva
Geneva's reported crime rate is well below Ohio's. 10 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Geneva1.7
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Geneva1
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
10
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Famous people from Geneva
12 notable people were born in Geneva.
About Geneva
City in Ohio, US
Geneva is a city in northwestern Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,924 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area, 44 miles (71 km) northeast of Cleveland. The area which would become Geneva was originally settled in 1805, and was incorporated as a city in 1958. It is named after Geneva, New York.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1805
- Population
- 5,924
- Area
- 4.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 673 ft
- ZIP code
- 44041
- Area code
- 440
Geneva’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Geneva.
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