Newport, KY

Newport, located at the confluence of the Licking and Ohio Rivers directly across from Cincinnati, is an old river town with a rich history.

It is the largest city in Campbell County and is, therefore, the center of much political, commercial and industrial activity. Newport has a number of neighborhoods offering stately homes and elegant mansions on tree-lined streets, as well as hillside condos with magnificent views of downtown Cincinnati. In recent years, much-needed renovation has taken place, especially in the Mansion Hill and Gateway neighborhoods, both of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Three bridges connect Newport to downtown Cincinnati. Newport's riverfront, with spectacular views of Cincinnati, has seen major growth in recent years and has attracted new industry to the area. Several of Newport's riverfront restaurants are among Greater Cincinnati's most popular.

Interstate 471 and two other bridges connect this 18th century town to Downtown Cincinnati. Public transportation services all parts of the city. Newport offers two marinas for water transportation and recreation.

St. Luke Hospital East is five minutes from the center of town and several Cincinnati hospitals are about ten minutes away. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is available. Doctors' offices are located in the city. The Baptist Home Nursing Center is also located here.

Newport Independent Schools provide kindergarten through 12th grades. Parochial education offers elementary through high school. Day care facilities, pre-school and Montessori are also available.

Local merchants provide the necessities, with Newport Shopping Center offering a variety of shops. Local and national chain stores are located in the city.

The city provides swimming facilities, tennis, ballfields and picnicking areas. James Taylor Park on the Newport Riverfront has become one site of the annual Riverfest celebration.

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Community Profile

Median resident age: 32.9 years
Median household income: $27,451 (year 2000)
Median house value: $67,500 (year 2000)

White Non-Hispanic (90.7%)
Black (5.5%)
Hispanic (1.7%)
Two or more races (1.4%)
American Indian (0.9%)
Other race (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (25.1%), Irish (14.8%), United States (12.1%), English (8.3%), Italian (2.6%), French (2.5%).