| Cincinnati is a city in the southwestern part of the state of Ohio. It is near the Kentucky border. The population of Cincinnati is about 333,000. The MSA has a population nearly 2.2 million. Cincinnati elevation is 480 feet and it is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Cincinnati area code is 513. Founded in 1788, the city has a colorful history. Cincinnati weather ranges from winter low temperatures of around 21 degrees to a summer high temperature of of 86 degrees. Precipitation averages about 3.5 inches of rain monthly. The area receives about 24 inches of snow each year. Annual Cincinnati events and festivals include the MidPoint Music Festival, the Cincinnati Flower Show, and the Festival of Lights. CityBeat Magazine covers many events and enterainment around the Cincinnati area. Fountain Square in the downtown area is a frequent gathering area. The median family income for the area is about $38,000. Many corporations have their home or major offices in Cincinnati including The Kroger Company, American Financial Group, Scripps Network Interactive, Cincinnati Bell, and Toyota. Higher Education Institutions include the University of Cincinnati, the area's largest employer (over 15,000), and Xavier University. The area also has Miami University and Northern Kentucky University. In July the Taste of Cincinnati draws over half a million visitors, one of the nation's largest festivals. Cincinnati's Oktoberfest is also the nation's largest. The main local newspaper is the Cincinnati Enquirer. Movies filmed in Cincinnati include Rain Man and Little Man Tate. Famous people with ties to Cincinnati include James Brown, Dinah Shore, Doris Day, and Merle Travis. Local sports teams include major league baseball's Cincinnati Reds, NFL football's Cincinnati Bengals, and soccers Cincinnati Kings. The area is served by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Highways in the Cincinnati area include Interstate 75 (I-75), I-71, I-74, and I-275. |
