Stark County was established on February 13, 1808. It was named in honor of the oldest surviving general of the Revolutionary War, General John Stark. As of 2006, Stark County had a population of 380,575 and a land area of 576 square miles.
Some interesting facts about Stark County:
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As of 2007, Stark County has 378,664 people, an increase of .1% since 2000.
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Canton is the County Seat and the largest city (80,806) in Stark County.
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Canton is 20 miles from Akron and 53 miles from Cleveland.
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There are five hospitals in Stark County — Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Massillon Community Hospital and Mercy Medical Center.
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The major industries in Stark County in 2006 are: Wholesale and Retail Trade, 19%; Manufacturing, 17%; Health and Social Services, 17%; Accom and Food Services, 9%; Finance, 7%.
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The major employers in Stark County in order are Aultman Hospital, The Timken Company, Stark County Government, Diebold, Inc., Alliance Community Hospital, Freshmark, Inc. and Giant Eagle.
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There are 5 city school districts and 12 local districts with more than 65,000 students enrolled.
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There are 27 private and/or parochial schools.
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There 3 four-year and 2 two-years post-secondary campuses.
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There are 12 newspapers, 2 television stations and 14 radio stations.
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The average annual temperature is 49 degrees F.
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The average annual rainfall is 45 inches and the average annual snowfall is 48 inches.
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Stark County houses the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the McKinley National Memorial and Museum and many more major attractions.
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In 2006, the med. household income was $39,824.
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There are two state parks in Stark County.
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