| Sabina, Ohio | |
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| — Village — | |
| Countryside near Sabina | |
| Nickname(s): The Eden of Ohio | |
| Location of Sabina, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dean Carnahan[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,780 |
| • Density | 2,149.6/sq mi (830.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 45169 |
| Area code(s) | 937 |
| FIPS code | 39-69400[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065264[2] |
Sabina is a village in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,780.
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The town of Sabina was laid out by Warren Sabin, after whom it was named, in 1830, on land originally entered by P. Neville. The original plat of the town was recorded on the 6th of December, 1830, and contained thirty-seven lots. The corporation of the town was extended to include additional territory August 9, 1813. In 1859, the town was incorporated, and M. Morris appointed Mayor.
A group of archaeological sites known as the Beam Farm Woodland Archaeological District is located along Stone Road near the village. Once inhabited by Adenan and Hopewellian peoples, the district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]
Sabina is located at (39.489243, -83.635079)[5], along Routes 22 and 3 about ten miles east of Wilmington, the county seat. It is also located within an hour's drive from the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati metro areas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all of it land.
Sabina is located 31 miles south of Springfield and 47 miles southwest of Columbus.
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,780 people, 1,075 households, and 762 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,149.6 people per square mile (832.1/km²). There were 1,173 housing units at an average density of 907.0 per square mile (351.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.48% White, 0.61% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.
There were 1,075 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $34,233, and the median income for a family was $35,795. Males had a median income of $31,556 versus $21,448 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,481. About 11.8% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
The Sabina Police Dept. has 6 full time officers.[6]
Sabina is served by the Sabina Richland Wayne Wilson Joint Fire District (SRWW), which covers the village of Sabina and the townships of Richland, Wayne, and Wilson.
Sabina is about twelve miles from Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. This hospital operates the Sabina Health Center located east of town. As well, Fayette County Memorial Hospital is located twelve miles east in Washington Court House.
Sabina is covered by the Sabina Telephone Exchange and Sabina Post Office. Sabina is also home to the Sabina Community Pool, Richland Township Park, and Sabina Village Park.
Sabina is located in the East Clinton Local School District. East Clinton High School and Middle School are located about 5 miles south of town in Lees Creek. The village is home to Sabina Elementary with around 400 Students grades K-5, plus a village library.[7]
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