Valley Hi, Ohio facts for kids
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Valley Hi, Ohio
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Village
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Mad River Mountain, with subdivisions in the hills above
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Location of Valley Hi, Ohio
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Detailed map of Valley Hi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Logan |
| Townships | Jefferson, Monroe |
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| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 366.56/sq mi (141.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-79226 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400039 |
Valley Hi is a small village located in Logan County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 228 people lived there. The village is close to U.S. Route 33. It is about an hour's drive northwest of Columbus. Most of Valley Hi is in Jefferson Township. A small part of it reaches into Monroe Township.
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Exploring Valley Hi's Location
Valley Hi covers an area of about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The village is in a unique spot in western Ohio. This area has some of the steepest hills, which is unusual for the generally flat region. Valley Hi is also home to the Mad River Mountain ski area, a popular spot for winter sports.
People Living in Valley Hi
Valley Hi has seen its population change over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 15 | — | |
| 1980 | 60 | 300.0% | |
| 1990 | 217 | 261.7% | |
| 2000 | 244 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 212 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 228 | 7.5% | |
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Valley Hi in 2010
In 2010, there were 212 people living in Valley Hi. These people lived in 87 households, and 53 of these were families. The village had about 342 people per square mile. Most residents were White (95.8%). A small number were African American (1.4%) or Native American (0.9%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.5%) or mixed races (1.4%). About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.8%) had children under 18. About 37.9% were married couples. Some households (13.8%) had a female head without a husband. Others (9.2%) had a male head without a wife. The average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
The average age in Valley Hi was 32 years old. About 25.9% of residents were under 18. About 12.3% were between 18 and 24. Most residents (28.8%) were between 25 and 44. About 26.4% were between 45 and 64. Only 6.6% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half (51.9%) of the residents were male. The rest (48.1%) were female.
Getting Around Valley Hi
Because Valley Hi is on top of a ridgeline, it has only a few winding streets. It is not as easy to get to as some other towns nearby. The only road leading into the village is County Road 291. The closest major highway is U.S. Route 33. You can get to this highway from an exit less than a mile from the village.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Hi (Ohio) para niños
