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Cincinnati, Ohio

City · Population 314,915 · #3 in Ohio · #66 in the US
Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati is the most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Settled in 1788, the city is located on the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky.

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About Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a big city in southwestern Ohio with an estimated population of 314,915. It ranks as the 3rd largest city in Ohio and the 66th largest in the entire United States.

Cincinnati holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 77.91 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,042 residents per square mile.

What Makes Cincinnati Unique

  • One of the 5 largest cities in Ohio (#3 statewide).
  • Positioned in southwestern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Home to 4.1% of Ohio's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

  • A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
  • Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cincinnati

  • Adriatico's — pizza
  • Al Madina Grill
  • Alabama Fishbar — seafood
  • Alabama Que — barbecue
  • Alcove
  • Ambar India Restaurant — indian
  • Andy's Mediterranean Grille — mediterranean
  • BIBIBOP — asian
  • Bee's Barbecue — american
  • Biagio’s Bistro — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • American Legacy Tours · Attraction
  • American Sign Museum · Museum
  • Elephant Reserve · Attraction
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House · Museum
  • Mean Street Gallery · Art gallery
  • Solway Gallery · Art gallery
  • Wilson-Gibson House
  • Africa · Attraction
  • African Lion · Attraction
  • African Painted Dog · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cincinnati

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cincinnati

  • Alliance Academy of Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
  • Dohn Community
  • Elevated Excellence Academy
  • Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
  • Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati
  • Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy
  • Orion Academy
  • Queen City Career Prep High School
  • ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary
  • Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy
  • Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
  • Summit Academy Transition High School-Cincinnati
  • T.C.P. World Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Christ Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Cincinnati Va Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Good Samaritan Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Mercy Health - West Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Bethesda North ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)314,915
Rank in state#3 of 923
Land area77.91 sq mi
Density4,042/sq mi
Coordinates39.1402, -84.5058

🗺️ Map of Cincinnati