Centerburg, Ohio
Centerburg is a village of 1,839 people in Knox County, Ohio, founded in 1830.
Why visit Centerburg
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Centerburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Centerburg
Centerburg is a village in Knox County, Ohio, United States, along the North Fork of the Licking River. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 1,690. Centerburg is located near the geographical center of Ohio.
From the Wikipedia article Centerburg, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Memorial Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi
Park with amenities for trail users including car parking, bike parking, seating, and restrooms. www.centralohiogreenways.com
21 OH-314, Centerburg
Restaurants and cafes8
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
23 East Main Street, Centerburg
Mo,Tu 07:00-21:00; We-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship4
History
Centerburg (formerly rendered Centreburgh) was laid out in 1830. The village was so named on account of its location near Ohio's geographical center. A post office has been in operation at Centerburg since 1835.
From the History section of Centerburg, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Centerburg
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerburg 2 Se (2 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
Knox County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Mount Vernon 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- New Albany 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Westerville 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Beechwood Trails 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Delaware 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Pataskala 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Gahanna 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Newark 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Worthington 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Columbus 27 mi southwest, about 43 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
- Main in downtown Centerburg, northwestern side, Nyttend, Public domain
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