Editing Kettering, Ohio

{{Other uses|Kettering (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name                     = Kettering, Ohio
| settlement_type          = [[City]]
| nickname                 = 
| motto                    = "Live Work Play"

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| subdivision_name         = United States
| subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1        = [[Ohio]]
| subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Ohio|Counties]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Montgomery County, Ohio|Montgomery]]

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| leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name              = [[Peggy Lehner|Peggy Lehner (R)]]
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| established_date         = 1955

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| population_footnotes     = 
| population_total         = 57862
| population_density_sq_mi = 3091.74
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| postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code              = 45409, 45419, 45420, 45429, 45430, 45432, 45439, 45440, 45459
| area_codes                = [[Area codes 937 and 326|937, 326]]
| blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
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| website                  = https://www.ketteringoh.org/
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'''Kettering''' is a city in [[Montgomery County, Ohio]], United States. It is an [[inner suburb]] of [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]]. As of the [[United States Census 2020|2020 census]], the city had a population of 57,862, making it the most populous suburb in the [[Dayton metropolitan area]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search Results |url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Kettering%20city,%20Ohio}}</ref>

==History==
The area where the city of Kettering now lies was settled from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s, largely as farmland. The population in the area started to grow, prompting the creation of (now [[paper township#Defunct townships|defunct]]) Van Buren Township in 1841. In November 1952, township voters approved incorporating as the Village of Kettering. (In 1953, the western portion of the village voted to secede, forming a new township, which is now the [[Moraine, Ohio|City of Moraine]]).<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://ci.moraine.oh.us/history-of-moraine/ | title = History of the City | publisher = [[Moraine, Ohio|City of Moraine]] | date = October 24, 2017 | access-date = July 18, 2021 }}</ref> By 1955, the village's population had grown to 38,118, which qualified it to claim city status, with the official proclamation by the state on June 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ketteringoh.org/newweb/about/about_history.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060220150002/http://www.ketteringoh.org/newweb/about/about_history.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-02-20|title=Kettering History|access-date=2012-09-11}}</ref> The city is named for inventor [[Charles F. Kettering]], who resided here in his home, [[Charles F. Kettering House|Ridgeleigh Terrace]], from 1914 until his death in 1958. Charles Kettering is known for his numerous inventions and contributions to Metro Dayton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=223|title=Charles F. Kettering history|access-date=2012-09-11}}</ref>

From the 1950s to the 1970s, Kettering's population continued to grow, adding more than 30,000 residents. This growth was due in part to the many people who started migrating out of nearby Dayton after [[World War II]]. Since the 1980s, Kettering has experienced a slow decline in population due to an aging population and loss of manufacturing jobs.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|16.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|18.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2013-01-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

The city is bordered by [[Dayton]], [[Riverside, Ohio|Riverside]], and [[Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio|Oakwood]] to the north; [[West Carrollton, Ohio|West Carrollton]] and [[Moraine, Ohio|Moraine]] to the west; [[Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio|Miami Township]] to the southwest; [[Centerville, Montgomery County, Ohio|Centerville]] and [[Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio|Washington Township]] to the south; and [[Beavercreek, Ohio|Beavercreek]] and [[Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, Ohio|Sugarcreek Township]] to the east.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 54462
|1970= 69599
|1980= 61223
|1990= 60569
|2000= 57502
|2010= 56163
|2020= 57862
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|date=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census2020">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Kettering|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ketteringcityohio/POP010220#POP010220|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=30 August 2021}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 56,163 people, 25,427 households, and 14,979 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3006.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 27,602 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1477.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 25,427 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 57,502 people, 25,657 households, and 15,727 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|3,077.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 26,936 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,441.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.23% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.38% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.19% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 25,657 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% have a single female householder, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,051, and the median income for a family was $55,849. Males had a median income of $41,558 versus $28,921 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $27,009. About 3.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Patterson Memorial.jpg|thumb|Patterson Memorial honoring [[John Henry Patterson (NCR owner)|John Henry Patterson]] in Hills and Dales MetroPark]]
Kettering has 20 parks totaling {{convert|284|acre|km2}} and is home to the [[Fraze Pavilion]], a major outdoor entertainment venue that also hosts the summer concerts of the [[Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra|Dayton Philharmonic]].

The James S. Trent Arena, which opened in 2005, has a seating capacity of 4,400 overall as well as 3,650 for championship sporting events, and it is located on the campus of [[Fairmont High School (Ohio)|Fairmont High School]].

Skate Plaza, a {{convert|40000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} [[skateboarding|skateboard]] park that opened in 2005, was a collaboration between the City of Kettering and [[Rob Dyrdek]], a professional skateboarder who grew up in Kettering.

Rosewood Arts Center, formerly an elementary school, now hosts 100,000 visitors a year with art classes, exhibitions, an art gallery and the Art on the Commons festival.

The [[Town and Country Shopping Center (Kettering)|Town and Country Shopping Center]] is a small partly enclosed and part open-air mall located in the heart of Kettering near the intersection of Far Hills Ave. and Stroop Rd.

Pondview Park is a self-guided environmental park for people to experience nature. The park has trails, 6 ponds, a butterfly garden, and many scenic opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pondview Park reopens to public |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/pondview-park-reopens-public/JN6G8GlcEjTeIkIUOI4TZN/ |access-date=2022-10-13 |website=dayton-daily-news |language=English}}</ref>

==Government==
The city utilizes a [[council-manager]] form of government. Seven council representatives are elected for four-year terms on a non-partisan basis. They include the mayor, two at large members, and one member from each of the four wards. The current mayor is [[Peggy Lehner]].{{cn|date=February 2024}}

==Education==
[[File:Kettering Fairmont High School.jpg|thumb|Aerial view centered on [[Kettering Fairmont High School]]]]
The Kettering City School District includes [[Fairmont High School (Ohio)|Kettering Fairmont High School]], two middle schools (Van Buren and Kettering), and eight elementary schools (Beavertown, Greenmont, Indian Riffle, J.E. Prass, J.F. Kennedy, Oakview, Orchard Park, and Southdale). On the 2009–2010 Ohio report card, Kettering schools met all 26 state standards in testing, attendance and graduation rates earning the state's highest category, Excellent with Distinction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/kettering-other-school-districts-get-top-grade-on-state-report-card-877947.html|title= Kettering City Schools Rankings |access-date=2010-08-24}}</ref>

Kettering is also home to several private schools—Alexandria Montessori School, [[Archbishop Alter High School]], Ascension School, Emmanuel Christian Academy, St. Albert The Great School, and St. Charles Borromeo School.

[[Kettering College]] offers two-year and four-year degrees in several disciplines including Nursing, Sonography, Radiology Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Human Biology; with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) and an Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). The [[Modern College of Design]] offers two-year degrees in graphic design.

The international headquarters of the [[Driving Schools Association of the Americas]] (DSAA) is located in Kettering. The DSAA is one of the largest organizations in the world for the education of vehicle drivers and plays a significant educational role in improving road safety.

Kettering has two public libraries, both branches of the [[Dayton Metro Library]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/locations | title=Locations | publisher=Dayton Metro Library | access-date=March 10, 2018}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
The [[Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority]] provides bus service in the city.

The Kettering Fire Department is responsible for fire protection in the city. The department has a total of four fire stations.<ref name=KetteringFire>{{cite web|title=About Kettering's Fire Department|url=http://www.ketteringoh.org/departments/fire/|access-date=8 January 2015}}</ref>

Police protection is provided by the Kettering Police Department which comprises 83 sworn officers. The police department is the only agency of its size with dual accreditation from both the [[Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies]] and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections.<ref>[http://www.ketteringoh.org/newweb/departments/police/kpd_main.php Kettering Police Department] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210201003/http://www.ketteringoh.org/newweb/departments/police/kpd_main.php |date=2007-02-10 }}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Disappearance of Erica Baker|Erica Baker]], girl who went missing at 9 years old in 1999
*[[Richard Black]], commercial artist and landscape painter, creator of the [[Mr. Clean]] mascot
*[[Chris Borland]], [[National Football League|NFL]] linebacker
*[[Tony Campana]], [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] player
*[[Nancy Cartwright]], voice actress, most notably of [[Bart Simpson]] on ''[[The Simpsons]]''
*[[Andrew Chafin]], MLB Pitcher for the [[Milwaukee Brewers]]
*[[Brooklyn Decker]], ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' model
*[[Rob Dyrdek]], professional skateboarder, [[MTV]] personality
*[[Tony P. Hall]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]]
*[[A. J. Hawk]], NFL linebacker
*[[Brady Hoke]], [[defensive coordinator]] for the [[Oregon Ducks football|University of Oregon]]
*[[Jeff Long (athletic director)|Jeff Long]], vice chancellor and director of athletics at the [[University of Arkansas]]
*[[Jim Paxson]], [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player and general manager of the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]]
*[[John Paxson]], NBA player and executive vice president of basketball operations for the [[Chicago Bulls]]
*[[Nathan W. Pyle]], cartoonist, ''Strange Planet''
*[[Ted Rall]], editorial cartoonist and columnist
*[[Chris Rolfe]], [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] player
*[[Gary Sandy]], actor, star of comedy series ''[[WKRP in Cincinnati]]''
*[[Sherri Saum]], [[Daytime Emmy Award|Daytime Emmy]]-nominated actress
*[[Maddy Westbeld]], [[WNBA]] basketball player for the [[Chicago Sky]]
*[[Malik Zaire]], college [[Quarterback]]

==Sister cities==
{{SisterCities|Kettering|two}}
{|
| valign="top" |
* {{flagdeco|United Kingdom}} – [[Kettering]], [[Northamptonshire]], England, United Kingdom
* {{flagdeco|Austria}} – [[Steyr]], [[Oberösterreich]], Austria
|}

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Kettering, Ohio}}
* [https://www.ketteringoh.org/ Official website]

{{Geographic Location
|Center    = Kettering
|North     = [[Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio|Oakwood]], [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]]
|Northeast = 
|East      = [[Beavercreek, Ohio|Beavercreek]]
|Southeast = [[Centerville, Ohio|Centerville]]
|South     = [[Centerville, Ohio|Centerville]]
|Southwest = [[West Carrollton, Ohio|West Carrollton]]
|West      = [[Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio|Miami Township]]
|Northwest = [[Moraine, Ohio|Moraine]]
}}
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[[Category:Kettering, Ohio| ]]
[[Category:Cities in Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Montgomery County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Greene County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1798]]
[[Category:Charles F. Kettering]]
[[Category:1798 establishments in the Northwest Territory]]