About Portsmouth

Sandwiched between the banks of the Ohio River and Scioto River, the city of Portsmouth has a population just under 21,000. Relatively isolated and 88 miles south of Columbus, Portsmouth is just across the river from Kentucky, but is conveniently located on a railroad that connects the city to other locations across Ohio and the region. Both Norfolk Southern and Amtrak serve the city’s rails. Residents of a Portsmouth home or apartment for rent, due to the 2 hour drive in Columbus, usually prefer to work in the city itself.

The largest local employers include Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth Uranium Enrichment Plant, Mitchellace Inc., and American Centrifuge Plant. Known for the area’s beauty, the city offers residents of a Portsmouth apartment or house rental with 14 local parks including Bannon Park, Branch Rickey Park, Buckeye Park, Cyndee Secrest Park, Labold Park, Mound Park, York Park, Spartan Stadium, Tracy Park, and Weghorst Park. Residents can use the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport for regional air connections. Ohio’s newest college, Shawnee State University, is also located in Portsmouth.

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