What's it like living in Ohio?
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Ohio - We've got corn. Lots of it.
I'm a native Ohio resident. I've lived here most of my life, in fact. Recently I was asked what it's like living in Ohio. This definetely depends on where you live in Ohio. The scenery and atmosphere drastically change depending on where you're located. Climate wise, people not used to the climate in this area would probably unanyamously agree on something; it sucks. Our winters are freezing cold and our summers are blazing hot and humid. We have some truly beautiful scenery. There are many well-preserved parks and nature trails that the public are allowed to walk through and enjoy. Oh yeah, Ohio's big on corn. Really big. We grow lots of it.
Ashland, the city I live in, proclaims itself to be "The World Headquarters of Nice People." I'm not so sure if this statement is accurate. While there are indeed many nice people living in this area, there is also a multitude of rednecks who you get the opportunity to see driving around drunk every night, screaming obscenities and thinking they are the biggest hardasses in the world. Not that I have anything against rednecks. I was raised a complete redneck. I'm just not into the whole being an ignorant racist scene that's so common around here. There are very few jobs around here contaning any heavy technical expertise or further education. It's quite sad. Even sadder is the fact that the only place the youth here have to hang out is the local bowling alley. Which probably explains why people have to worry about kids getting into trouble.
Tourist-wise, we have a few establishments that do bring heavy out-of-state traffic. In the village of Yellow Springs, Ohio is one such attraction. Young's Jersey Dairy, which is an ice cream parlor built on a dairy farm, brings many customers who want to try the ice cream produced by the farm on the same property. Another example, quite possibly the most significant tourist attraction, is Cedar Point. Located in Sandusky, Ohio, Cedar Point brings in a huge amount of visitors. Having some of the tallest and fastest rollercoasters in the world, it's easy to see why.
In Ohio, college football is loved by many. The Ohio State Buckeyes are loved by pretty much everyone. Rivalry between Ohio State University and Michigan State University is strong. Many official OSU merchandise makes demeaning comments towards the color blue, which is Michigan State's primary colors. OSU's colors, on the other hand, being red. Ohio is also home to two NFL teams: The Cleveland Browns and Cincinatti Bengals. Honestly, no one really cares about the Browns. Or the Bengals for that matter. Folks are really big into the Pittsburgh Steelers around here. Including me, so maybe my opinion's slightly biased.
Overall, Ohio's a good place. There are some really good people here, and there are some fun things to do. It can get a little boring though. And if you ever come through here, be prepared to see more corn than you've ever seen in your life.
2008 - Nathan Coors
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Why oh why oh did I ever leave ohio....Oh...why oh why oh why oh..did I ever leave
Ohio....Oh why oh why oh why oh
It's the state song.
So what's Ohio like anyway? Oh......why oh why oh
I hope thou are having one fine weekend ms.
It's funny that you mention the Cleveland Browns. I've seem quite a few of their games and they always seem to be the worst team and the underdog. It's kinda sad that even the residents abandoned their own team. Nice hub.
I live in Southern Ohio. We have Large hills, some might say mountains. Lot's of corn and soybean. I live in Chillicothe, Ohio. We have the #1 rated Outdoor Drama in " Tecumseh", a story of a Indian leader trying for peace.. It's quite good and you will want to come back. Many places to fish and hunt. Whitetail deer are so large here- many at 300lbs. and over 200 B & C score. Beautiful fall leaves in the southern section of the State. Medium income is $30,000 to $70,000.
I am in North East Ohio! Nice to meet some more Ohioians!
I'm thinking of retiring in the Dayton area but after looking at the crime rate there compared to most cities, the crime rate is very high. Any reason why it's so high there? I'm talking more than double the violent crimes for 100K people compared to places like Miami, Phoenix etc....
thanks...
I have lived in ohio for almost 60 years... i just moved out west last year.... I miss Ohio so much.... The people here in Oregon are so nasty ...and ...rude... people I have ever met I hate it here with all my heart.... I can't wait to move back east...You people out here have nothing on the East coast ....
Thing I miss most about Ohio is that great rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan State and that technologically backward land where people who don't know the difference between the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN and Michigan State. Ohio is football country, you don't know the U of M is the big football rival to Ohio State, not Michigan State?
Maize & Blue are the team colors and everything in Ann Arbor is drenched in it. OSU colors are scarlet and grey.
Aside from 1 or 2 seasons, the Browns have sucked for almost as long as I have been alive (46 years). Why they have such strong fan loyalty is beyond me.
You think Ohio is a good place to live because you haven't lived anywhere else. Many people I grew up with have never left the state of Ohio. Get out and see the world my young man. You will surely find somewhere you like much better.
OMG!, Why Are U Guy's Pretending Ohio's FUN ? Lol'z.. It SUCK'S!!... omg WOW THE Easton..!!
GET OUT WHILE U CAN...
I wouldn't call the summers blazing hot in Ohio compared to much of the US. Occasionally you get a rainier, cooler summer where you don't have to run the air conditioner much at all.
if youve ever been to Sarasota you will realize what a terrible,terrible place Ohio is.
I lived in columbus ohio and i think it's the perfect place.
The University of Michigan (maize and blue) is OSU's biggest rival (not Michigan State) and "Why Oh Why Oh" is not the state song.
Ohio, like every place, has its good and bad points, depending on one's perspective. Contrary to the assertion of at least one commentator on this thread, yes, I've been around. In fact, I've lived in seven states and visited 49 of the 50 states (I still need Hawaii) and fourteen countries so far. Even so, we moved back to Ohio because where we were from (Columbus suburbs)is a good place to raise kids.
OMG who ever is planning to move to ohio, dont do it. this is a freaking rat hole. I am out of the east coast and moved to ohio a few years ago. theres no jobs, not even professional jobs, the schools are terrible, most of the people are nasty, ignorant and stupid. People from ohio dont even know who beautiful the rest of the country is. A lot of prejudice as well, just a terrible place to live, a lot of old timers that think we are in the 1940's. Racists (iam white) nasty, nasty, nasty.
Whoever the parsons guy is is 100% accurate. I grew up in wisconsin, have lived in a few states across the country, including ohio for a couple years and am saving feriously to move back home. Nasty, ignorant, stupid, selfish people sums it up. THe roads are LITTERED with potholes and they do nothing about it, but make excuses for it. They cannot handle weather of any kind, cannot drive, and don't do their jobs. Many people who are from out of state have a hard time here, people here don't like people who work harder than them. Everything made here is some of the worst I've seen or tried. Where I grew up we believe ourselves to be a hole in the map, so work extra hard to make something of ourselves. Ohio just thinks its great just cause, so brag about themselves. They live their lives trying to screw eachother, so get nowhere. Good businesses don't last, and places that would'nt last a month anywhere else flourish here. People let them treat them like crap and make excuses for not doing something about it. Heavy police corruption, as well as politics, way more than "normal".
I'm moving to Ohio over summer. This has confused me on whether I should still do this or not. Thanks, all you confusing folk.
WTFisTHIS - If you see this...don't. For god's sake don't. You WILL regret it.
I have friends that live in Ohio, they seem to enjoy
thanks for helpful points and cooments.i am looking for a quaint place to move to .im moving from minnesota fairly friendly but i cant say all are friend each to there own and depends on where you are there too .i have afriend who resides in ohio and havent heard what its like .so thank you for letting us know .im a huge buck eye fan either way lol not a gofer fan i reside in mn most my life :),thanks again,caroline
If you said Ohio is a bad state your either dumb or have never been there . Ohio is an awesome state much like NC and VA come and visit us
I've lived all over the US and I can't wait to go back home. I miss the sarcastic old ladies working behind the counters at gas stations, the neighborhood bars where people go in winter to forget the cold, the cool summer nights and summer days where the humidity is so thick you could cut it with a knife (good for the skin). I didn't realize how much people take care of each other in ohio until I saw the rest of the world. The people are more open and have dynamic personalities.
glassvisage Level 5 Commenter 3 years ago
Good to know... I've heard good things about Ohio, but also that things are a little behind technologically. Not like I'm the best at stuff like that anyway. Thanks for answering my request! I'm trying to figure out good places to travel in the US