Why visit Camden
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Devils Backbone and Mount Auburn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camden
Camden is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,989 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Camden, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
History
Camden was laid out in 1818 as Dover. In 1824, the name was changed to Newcomb after State Senator George Newcomb as Dover, Ohio had already been established. This name did not catch on, and in 1835 the village was renamed to Camden after Camden, South Carolina.
From the History section of Camden, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Preble Shawnee High School High School
School · 4.9 mi
5495 Somers Gratis Rd, Camden
Map of Camden
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 19°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eaton (7 mi away), 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
Preble County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-11: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami University Airport (OXD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Oxford 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Trenton 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Hamilton 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Middletown 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Richmond 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Miamisburg 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Franklin 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Trotwood 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Monroe 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Fairfield 22 mi south, about 35 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Camden Public School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Camden Public School — Camden, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camden City Hall — Camden, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camden City Hall and Opera House, Nyttend, Public domain
- WTSR Sundial Overlook, Grant Sewell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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