Tallmadge
cityTallmadge is a city located in eastern Summit County, Ohio, with a small portion extending into Portage County. Situated as a suburb of Akron, it forms part of the Akron metropolitan area. The city is known for its historic Tallmadge Circle and its blend of small-town charm with access to big-city amenities. The population was 18,394 at the 2020 census. Tallmadge's economy is diverse, featuring a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The city strives to maintain a balance between stable growth, economic development, and preserving its family-oriented residential character. Tallmadge is distinctive for its well-preserved New England-style town square, the Tallmadge Circle, which serves as the city's focal point. Founded in 1807, it is the second-oldest city in Summit County and has a rich history rooted in the Connecticut Western Reserve. The city offers a high quality of life with numerous parks, recreational facilities, and a strong sense of community.
Tallmadge, Ohio
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 39-76148
- Country
- United States
- County
- Summit
- Region
- Northeast Ohio
- Elevation
- 1,194 ft
- Total Area
- 14.06 sq mi
- Land Area
- 14.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.019 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.11361
- Longitude
- -81.41944
- Climate
- Humid continental climate with warm, sunny summers and chilly, snowy winters. Average annual rainfall is 38 inches, and average annual snowfall is 42 inches.
- Notable Features
- Tallmadge Circle
- Neighboring Areas
- Akron · Chapel Hill · Brimfield · Munroe Falls
- Population (2020)
- 18,394
- Est. Population (2026)
- 18,412
- Median Age
- 46.2
- Median Income
- $89,410
- Poverty Rate
- 5.03%
- Family Households
- 64.6%
- Owner-Occupied
- 82.7%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 84.6% White, 8.3% Asian, 2.7% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Tallmadge City School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Economic Development
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.5%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Healthcare · Retail · Food Processing · Trucking
- Major Employers
- Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. · Buehler's Fresh Foods · Stotech · Jordan Equipment
- Schools
- 3
- Students
- 2,480
- Teachers
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- School Districts
- Tallmadge City School District
- Transportation
- State Routes 18, 91, and 261 · Easy access to I-76 · Freedom Trail (hike and bike)
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Aggregation for gas and electric · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Tallmadge Recreation Center · MACA Outdoor Aquatic Center
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Tallmadge Circle Park · Indian Hills Park · Freedom Trail
- Parks & Trails
- MACA Park · Freedom Trail · Indian Hills Park
- Founded
- 1807
- Incorporated
- 1936
- Named After
- Benjamin Tallmadge
- Historical Significance
- Represents New England's role in the settlement of the Ohio Western Reserve
- Key Events
- Founded by Reverend David Bacon · Part of the Connecticut Western Reserve · Tallmadge Circle laid out based on New England design · Historic Tallmadge Church built in 1825