Findlay is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Ohio. Located in northwestern Ohio, the city lies approximately 50 miles south of Toledo. Findlay is one of only two cities in Hancock County, along with Fostoria. Findlay is one of the few areas in Northwest Ohio that is still growing.
Academic excellence is the hallmark of Findlay area schools. The elementary, primary and secondary schools’ excellence can be seen in test scores that are above both state and national averages. There are several institutions of higher education in the Findlay area, offering unique programs and majors in a variety of disciplines.
The University of Findlay is a dynamic, thriving institution of higher learning and a key asset of our community. With a current enrollment of approximately 4,700 full-time students, the campus is alive with both students and visitors from all over the world.
Industry and agriculture combined to provide a strong and well-integrated basis for the community's prosperity. The majority of Findlay's manufacturing plants have grown from within the community itself, although others have been attracted by the positive business climate.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $124,455
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $140,053; Detached houses: $146,913; Townhouses or other attached units: $162,514; In 2-unit structures: $118,402; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $205,395; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $66,403; Mobile homes: $22,447.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 36,987. Findlay covers 17.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 45839, 45840 - Area codes: 419, 567
Weather
Findlay, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Findlay is 36.91 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.25 Inches.
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f Toledo. Findlay is one of only two cities in Hancock County, along with Fostoria. Findlay is one of the few areas in Northwest Ohio that is still growing.