Warren City Guide
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United States

Warren City Guide

Ohio

Warren, Ohio is a small city in the northeastern part of the state, about 50 miles from Cleveland. It used to be an industrial center but now feels more relaxed with local businesses and a close community. It's affordable but has fewer amenities than bigger cities.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Limited
5

Mostly American comfort food with some Italian, Mexican, and Chinese options. Vegetarian and vegan choices are limited. Most places close by 9 or 10 PM.

Local Dishes:
American comfort food, Pizza, Diners
International Cuisine:
Italian, Mexican, Chinese
Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Limited
4

Local bars and pubs provide modest nightlife options.

Coffee Culture
Limited
4

Mostly chain coffee shops and diners. Few specialty or third-wave coffee spots.

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Tipping
Required
15%

Tipping 15-20% expected at restaurants and rideshares, optional at counter service.

Top Attractions
National Packard Museum
Museum
Museum focused on Packard automobiles.
Sutliff Museum
Museum
Local history museum.
Warren Community Amphitheatre
Entertainment
Venue for events and concerts.
SIM Cards

SIM cards can be bought at carrier stores or Best Buy. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile have good coverage. Prepaid plans don't require ID, contracts do.

Available at:
AT&T
Verizon
T-Mobile
Best Buy
Recommended Apps
Uber(Transport)
Lyft(Transport)
DoorDash(Food)
Uber Eats(Food)
Grubhub(Food)
Google Maps(Navigation)
Yelp(Social)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Good
7

Generally clean streets and reliable waste services, but varies by neighborhood.

24/7 Services
Limited
4

Some convenience stores and pharmacies open late but few 24/7 pharmacies. Hospitals emergency rooms always open.

Groceries
Giant Eagle
Save A Lot
Sparkle Market

Supermarkets include Giant Eagle, Save A Lot, and Sparkle Market. Hours are usually 7 AM to 10 PM. No bargaining.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Most places accept cards, but cash is needed for some small vendors and services.

ATMs

ATMs are easy to find at banks and big stores. Out-of-network fees usually run $2.50 to $3.50.

Schools
Local only

Public schools include Warren G. Harding High and local elementary/middle schools. No international schools. Instruction is in English.

Available Schools:
Warren G. Harding High School

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Limited
Starbucks
Usual chain cafe with Wi-Fi.
Dunkin'
Chain cafe with Wi-Fi.
Alternatives:
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
Quiet space with free Wi-Fi for working.
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
2

Very limited nomad community and formal meetups. Work-friendly cafés and library spaces exist.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Good
7

Good access to parks with shaded walking and running paths along the Mahoning River and in Packard Park.

Running
Good
6

Safe running in parks and neighborhoods during the day. Local 5Ks occur occasionally.

Gyms
Available

Several gyms available for general workouts across the city.

Available Gyms:
Planet Fitness
Anytime Fitness
YMCA
Tennis
Limited
5

Public tennis courts available at local parks; no equipment rentals.

Padel
Poor
1

Padel courts are not common or available.

Yoga
Limited
5

Few local yoga studios with general classes and English-speaking instructors.

Martial Arts
Limited
5

Local martial arts schools offer Taekwondo, Karate, and some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with English-speaking instructors.

Skiing
Limited
4

Nearest ski resorts are 45-60 minutes away. Season runs December to March; mostly artificial snow.

Water Sports
Limited
5

Kayaking and paddleboarding on Mahoning River and Mosquito Creek Lake, mostly seasonal from May to October.

Surfing
Poor
1

No surfing spots; landlocked area.

Diving
Poor
1

No diving or snorkeling sites nearby.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Good
7

High-quality healthcare with hospitals like Trumbull Regional Medical Center. English-speaking staff standard. OTC meds at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens.

Hospitals:
Trumbull Regional Medical Center
Pharmacies:
CVS
Walgreens
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water meets all safety standards and is safe to drink.

Common Scams
Online scams, Phone scams impersonating IRS or tech support, Door-to-door solicitations

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
6

Parks with playgrounds like Packard and Perkins. Family-friendly restaurants present, baby supplies at big stores. Attractions include National Packard Museum.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Limited
5

Moderate acceptance with limited dedicated spaces or events. Larger cities nearby offer more resources.

Pet Friendly
Good
6

Public parks allow pets with some rules. Veterinary clinics and pet supply stores nearby.

Communities
Warren, Ohio Community Facebook Group (Social)
Trumbull County, Ohio Community Page (Social)

Quick Facts

Population
39,201
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Power is generally reliable with occasional outages during bad weather.

Languages
English(95%)
Emergency
911
Emergency Services
(330) 841-2500
Warren Police Department (Non-emergency)

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
1
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
2

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Flooding
Spring, Summer
Possible flooding near Mahoning River during heavy rains.
Extreme heat
July, August
Hot, humid summers.
Winter cold and snow
December, January, February, March
Cold winters with snow and ice.

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