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Youngstown is a city in and the county seat of Mahoning County in the U.S. state of Ohio, with small portions extending into Trumbull County. According to the 2010 Census, Youngstown had a city proper population of 66,982, while the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area it anchors contained 565,773 people in Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio, and Mercer County in Pennsylvania.
Youngstown is located on the Mahoning River, approximately 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Cleveland and 61 miles (100 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. Despite having its own media market, Youngstown is often included in commercial and cultural depictions of both Northeast Ohio as well as the Pittsburgh Tri-State Area due to these proximities. Youngstown lies 10 miles (16 km) west of the Pennsylvania state line, midway between New York City and Chicago via Interstate 80.
The city was named for John Young, an early settler from Whitestown, New York, who established the community's first sawmill and gristmill. Youngstown is in a region of America that is often referred to as the Rust Belt. Traditionally known as a center of steel production, Youngstown was forced to redefine itself when the U.S. steel industry fell into decline in the 1970s, leaving communities throughout the region without major industry. The city has experienced a decline of over 60% of its population since 1959. Youngstown also falls within the Appalachian Ohio region, among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
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This city is an inexpensive place in which to live. Work opportunities are scare for those of my age who want something stimulating. There are many options for volunteering, but unless you drive, public transportation consists of a bus service that is not convenient to many areas. Taxis are an option, but expensive.
Absolutely dreadful place to live. High crime rate, corrupt local government, local population is uneducated (lucky to find someone with a high school diploma), generally people have no ethics, no morals, no manners and will steal from you if you blink. You can find more culture in an 8 ounce cup of yogurt. Want to sell my house and move but cannot find anyone stupid enough to move here.
Youngstown, Ohio is home to Youngstown State University which offers free classes to retired persons. St. Elizabeth Hospital, North Side Hospital. and Akron Children's Hospitals are great hospitals, with a number of emergency facilities and specialized clinics in the area. Youngstown is in the Rust Belt and its population is growing older. The schools are not great, but the suburban schools are some of the best in the state. Youngstown has a beautiful park system, open year round with something for everyone from fishing to bird watching to hiking and flower gardens. Many nursing homes are in the area, featuring mini-apartments, spas, etc. Home prices are low, and the city is working to remove any substandard homes. The city has a symphony orchestra and museums, including Oh Wow! for children and the Butler Art Museum plus several others. There are many fine ethnic restaurants for people who enjoy dining out.
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Youngstown, Ohio is home to Youngstown State University which offers free classes to retired persons. St. Elizabeth Hospital, North Side Hospital. and Akron Children's Hospitals are great hospitals, with a number of emergency facilities and specialized clinics in the area. Youngstown is in the Rust Belt and its population is growing older. The schools are not great, but the suburban schools are some of the best in the state. Youngstown has a beautiful park system, open year round with something for everyone from fishing to bird watching to hiking and flower gardens. Many nursing homes are in the area, featuring mini-apartments, spas, etc. Home prices are low, and the city is working to remove any substandard homes. The city has a symphony orchestra and museums, including Oh Wow! for children and the Butler Art Museum plus several others. There are many fine ethnic restaurants for people who enjoy dining out.