Why visit Blue Jay
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Eighteen Mile House, Roudebush Farm and Miami Whitewater Forest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Blue Jay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Jay
Blue Jay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whitewater Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,427 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Jay, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Martin Marietta Performing Arts Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
9860 West Road, Harrison
Museums and landmarks7
Eighteen Mile House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
9840 Harrison Avenue
Roudebush Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Farmstead in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
George Bennett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Hugh Campbell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Harrison, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Jehu John House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Othniel Looker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Whitewater Shaker Settlement
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Shaker community in Ohio, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Blue Jay
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cheviot 3 W (7 mi away), rain and snow from Miamitown, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Harrison 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Dent 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Mack 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- White Oak 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Bridgetown 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Monfort Heights 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Northbrook 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Francisville 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Forest Park 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Fairfield 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eighteen Mile House in color, Nyttend, Public domain
- Roudebush Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Othniel Looker House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Bennett House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hugh Campbell Barn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jehu John House site, Nyttend, Public domain
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