RootstownOH
A town of 8,658. Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns.
What makes Rootstown stand out
The 3 things Rootstown does most differently from other towns.
Northeast Ohio Medical University calls Rootstown home
Rootstown’s report card
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Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Rootstown tracks Ohio closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Most working residents commute out of Rootstown
Most working residents leave Rootstown for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Akron (12%), Ravenna (7%) and Kent (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Rootstown’s public schools outperform 67% of Ohio districts
The public schools Rootstown’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rootstown Elementary School | K–5 | 406 | B+ |
| Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School | 6–8 | 229 | B |
| Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School | 9–12 | 282 | B− |
| Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School | K–12 | 935 | B |
4.7% of Rootstown is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gracie Field | 0.2 mi | 36 |
| 2. Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve | 0.2 mi | 28 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Rootstown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Rootstown home is worth about $281K
The typical Rootstown home is worth about $281,000, up 6.7% in a year, 13% above the Ohio typical home.
Typical home value
93% of working residents leave Rootstown for work
Where Rootstown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rootstown
Township in Ohio, US
Rootstown Township is one of the eighteen civil townships of Portage County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 8,602 people in the township.
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- Population
- 8,602
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
Rootstown’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Rootstown.