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Sycamore

A township of 19,530 people in Hamilton County, Ohio
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About Sycamore

Township in Ohio, US
19,563Population
6.7 sq miArea
820 ftElevation

Sycamore Township is one of the twelve townships of Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 19,563 as of the 2020 census. Sycamore Township lies approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Cincinnati, and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

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Living in Sycamore

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Most working residents leave Sycamore for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (26%), Blue Ash (8%) and Mason (4%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Cincinnati
26%
Blue Ash
8%
Mason
4%
Kenwood
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sycamore →

Health in Sycamore

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

23better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

The Jewish Hospital-Mercy HealthCincinnati · 1.2 mi · ER
Braxton F. Cann Memorial Medical CenterCincinnati · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Sycamore
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45236, 45249, 45242 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sycamore →

Natural hazards in Sycamore

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Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
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Climate in Sycamore

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Sycamore has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Schools in Sycamore

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School Grade B-

The public schools Sycamore’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Sycamore’s library

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Deer Park4020 E. Galbraith Rd. · part of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books64 hrs a week
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