Massillon, Ohio

About Massillon

Set in the eastern part of Ohio, Massillon is a thriving city counting 32,750 people who proudly call it home.

Massillon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,726 residents per square mile.

📰 Massillon News Today

• William "Sonny" Shultz Obituary (2026) - Massillon, OH - Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Brayton Feister of Massillon commits to Oregon football. Here's why Canton Repository · Aug 14
• Margaret L. Martin Obituary Massillon Independent · Aug 17
• Oregon Ducks land 4-star linebacker recruit out of Ohio State’s backyard OregonLive.com · Aug 14
• Brayton Feister, Massillon Washington , Athlete 247sports.com · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Massillon Unique

• The only place in America named Massillon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 32,750.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Massillon

• Applebee's — american
• Blue Heron Cafe — sandwich (café)
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Bella Sera — italian
• Bob Evans — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• China King — chinese
• Chloe’s Diner — american
• Cozmo's Grille
• Erie Street Pub

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Massillon Museum · Museum
• Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Massillon

• Arthur Genschaft Memorial Park reviews ★
• Charity Square Park reviews ★
• Franklin Park reviews ★
• Hetrick Park reviews ★
• Kiwanis Park reviews ★
• L.C. Jones Park reviews ★
• Lawndale Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Park reviews ★
• Massillon Community Park reviews ★
• North Sippo Park reviews ★
• Reservoir Park reviews ★
• Shirver Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Massillon

• Amherst Elementary School
• Edison Middle School
• Franklin Elementary School
• Gorrell Elementary School
• Indian River (Irjcf)
• Jackson High School
• Jackson Memorial Middle School
• Massillon Intermediate School
• Massillon Junior High School
• Massillon Preschool
• Sauder Elementary School
• Strausser Elementary School
• Washington High School
• Whittier Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Heartland Behavioral Healthcare · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Massillon

🏘️ Nearby Communities