Where is Elyria, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Elyria Located? - Elyria is a city located in the Lorain County of Ohio, United States. Elyria lies between 40.6576022 Degrees North latitudes and 73.5831835 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Elyria Located?

Elyria is a city located in the Lorain County of Ohio, United States. Elyria lies between 40.6576022 Degrees North latitudes and 73.5831835 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Elyria city is 52656 people and the city has a total area of 20.57 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Elyria, Ohio Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityElyria
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwest
Latitude41.3684°N
Longitude82.1076°W
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Land Area20.84 sq mi
Water Area0.10 sq mi
Total Area20.94 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)52,656
Population DensityApproximately 2,527 per sq mi
ZIP Code44035, 44036
Area Code440
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-25396
Congressional DistrictOhio's 9th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Elyria, Ohio

  • Lorain, Ohio - North - 8 mi
  • Sheffield Lake, Ohio - Northeast - 10 mi
  • North Ridgeville, Ohio - East - 11 mi
  • Avon, Ohio - Northeast - 13 mi
  • Amherst, Ohio - West - 14 mi
  • Oberlin, Ohio - Southwest - 16 mi
  • Westlake, Ohio - East - 20 mi
  • Lakewood, Ohio - East - 25 mi
  • Cleveland, Ohio - East - 31 mi
  • Sandusky, Ohio - West - 40 mi

Elyria, Ohio Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January34202.60
April59403.70
July82643.80
October63453.00
Annual604338.80
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Continental (Dfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 39 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 166 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskNo hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 48 inches annually

Driving Distances from Elyria, Ohio

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LorainOhio815 min
Sheffield LakeOhio1018 min
North RidgevilleOhio1118 min
AvonOhio1320 min
AmherstOhio1420 min
OberlinOhio1622 min
WestlakeOhio2025 min
LakewoodOhio2530 min
ClevelandOhio3135 min
SanduskyOhio4045 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Elyria, Ohio

TransportationDetails
Airport NameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA CodeCLE
PortPort of Lorain
Major HighwaysInterstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike), Interstate 90, Interstate 480, U.S. Route 20, State Route 57
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Lake Shore Limited (Elyria Station)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLorain County Transit (LCT)
  • Interstates 80 and 90 provide direct access to Cleveland, Toledo, Chicago, and the eastern United States.
  • Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited stops at Elyria, connecting the city with Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York City, and Boston.
  • Lorain County Transit operates bus services throughout Elyria and neighboring communities.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is approximately 20 miles east, providing extensive domestic and international flight connections.

Places to Visit in Elyria, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Cascade ParkCity Park
Black River ReservationNature Preserve
Lorain County Historical SocietyHistory Museum
Hickories MuseumHistoric House Museum
Rowland Nature PreserveNature Preserve
David Fortier River ParkRiverfront Park
Lorain County Metro Parks Carlisle ReservationMetro Park
French Creek Nature CenterNature Center
Sandy Ridge ReservationWildlife Area
Stocker Arts CenterPerforming Arts Venue

Colleges and Universities in Elyria, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lorain County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and university partnerships
Oberlin CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and conservatory of music
Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, and performing arts
Cleveland State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, and business
Case Western Reserve UniversityPrivateUniversityMedicine, engineering, and research
Ashland UniversityPrivateUniversityEducation, business, and health sciences
Cuyahoga Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Elyria City School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Elyria, Ohio

Black River, East Branch Black River, West Branch Black River, French Creek, Beaver Creek, Lake Erie, Carlisle Lake, Murray Ridge Reservoir

Golf Courses in Elyria, Ohio

Cherry Ridge Golf Club, Valley of the Eagles Golf Club, Spring Hills Golf Course, Forest Hills Golf Course, Grey Hawk Golf Club, Hilliard Lakes Golf Club, Bob-O-Link Golf Club, Pine Brook Golf Club

Elyria, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Elyria was founded in 1817 by Heman Ely, who established the community along the Black River because of its valuable waterpower resources.
  • During the 19th century, the city developed into an important manufacturing center with industries producing machinery, automobiles, and steel products.
  • The arrival of major railroad lines accelerated commercial growth and connected Elyria with regional and national markets.
  • Elyria became the county seat of Lorain County and has long served as the area's governmental, educational, and commercial center.
  • The city's historic downtown, parks, and Black River waterfalls continue to preserve its industrial and cultural heritage.
  • Today, Elyria is recognized for its manufacturing sector, higher education opportunities, Metro Parks system, and convenient access to the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.

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