Stow is a city in Summit County, in the Akron metro area. The community was named for Joshua Stow, founder.
There are many picturesque locations in Stow for residents to enjoy, including the water falls off Route 91 in Munroe Falls. Whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall, the picture nature paints within these communities is always breathtaking.
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital is growing to meet your changing healthcare needs and expectations. Through top quality medical professionals, leading edge technology, innovative treatments and unique services. The Stow school district is adding an addition that will include 10 classrooms. In addition, the senior study hall will be remodeled into several classrooms. Each year approximately 2,500 students take advantage of career job-preparation programs offered by Compact. The job placement range from students who complete Compact career programs is more than 90 percent.
The Stow Parks and Recreation Department maintains almost 400 acres
of land that have remained relatively untouched by the recent explosion of residential and commercial growth in the region. The preserved land is used by residents of all ages for seasonal leisure activities and sports leagues throughout the year. Activities include golf, tennis, fishing, ping-pong, basketball, cross-country skiing, bike hike and trails, ice skating, volleyball, flag football and gymnastics.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $189,570
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $199,479; Detached houses: $207,737; Townhouses or other attached units: $152,643; In 2-unit structures: $151,724; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $217,938; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $61,037; Mobile homes: $20,742.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 33,899. Stow covers 17.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,091 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 44224 - Area code commonly used in this area: 330
Weather
Stow, 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 83.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Stow is 36.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 3.87 Inches.
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