Richland
6.2
High score (8-10)
The Ohio State Reformatory — the filming location for The Shawshank Redemption — has created a genuine tourism economy in Mansfield. The prison tours draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and the county has leaned into that identity. OSU Mansfield and North Central State College provide some student population. The Shawshank connection gives Mansfield more outside engagement than a typical rust belt city of its size.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Mansfield is a mid-size rust belt city where the Ohio State Reformatory's Shawshank Redemption connection has created real tourism interest — the filming location tours pack the reformatory year-round. OSU Mansfield adds students. The social scene is working-class and limited but the Shawshank tourism has opened the city to outside visitors more than typical for a county of this type.
Lower score (below 6)
Richland County outside of the tourism zone is a declining rust belt Ohio reality — Mansfield has economic challenges and limited professional employment options. The local social networks are tight and multigenerational. Without a work anchor or a specific connection to the university or healthcare system, the county has limited options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Richland, Ohio?
$89k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Richland, Ohio?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Richland, Ohio?
38% men have degree
What's the average male height in Richland, Ohio?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Richland, Ohio?
Local women avg 29.9