Why visit Craig Beach
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Craig Beach
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About Craig Beach
Craig Beach is a village in northwestern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. Located along the shores of Lake Milton, the population was 1,076 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Craig Beach, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes4
Grandview Tavern
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
371 Grandview Road, Lake Milton
Churches and places of worship2
History
In 1910, the city of Youngstown acquired 3,416 acres along the Mahoning River in Milton Township to construct a reservoir to be used as a water supply. The plan was to construct a 2,800-foot dam across the river, impounding 1,640 acres. Entertainer Ward Craig founded Craig’s Landing to initially watch the construction of the dam, which later offered a refreshment stand, swimming area, boat docks, and picnic facilities. In 1922, Craig formed his own amusement company that would create the Craig Beach Amusement Park along the new Lake Milton. Featuring rides, a dance hall, as well as rental cottages, Craig Beach became a popular entertainment hub for the area as big bands of the 1930s toured the area. Future crooner Dean Martin would get his start at the Craig Beach dance hall performing with these orchestras. Craig Beach was incorporated as a village in 1931. The amusement park would close by 1966, although Craig Beach would rebound as a small resort town within Lake Milton State Park.
From the History section of Craig Beach, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Jackson-Milton Elementary School
School · 3.5 mi
14110 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson
Newton Falls Junior High School
School · 4.4 mi
907 1/2 Milton Blvd, Newton Falls
Southeast Intermediate Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
8301 Tallmadge Rd, Ravenna
Map of Craig Beach
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 3.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 71°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 6.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warren 3 S Hcn (11 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
Mahoning County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Warren 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Bolindale 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Austintown 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Niles 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Ravenna 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Alliance 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Salem 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Churchill 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Youngstown 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Kent 20 mi west, about 32 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
- Craig Beach, Ohio Village Hall, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
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