Fairfax, Ohio
Fairfax is a village of 1,566 people in Hamilton County, Ohio, founded in 1955.
Why visit Fairfax
Townapedia lists 59 museums and landmarks, 56 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mariemont Theatre, Madisonville Site, Mt. Lookout Observatory and Little Duck Creek Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Fairfax
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Cincinnati. The population was 1,768 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fairfax, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati
Museums and landmarks59
Madisonville Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Madison-Stewart Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Observatory Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
20th Century Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Events venue and former movie theater in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
August Bepler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Ohio, United States of America
Ayres L. Bramble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Bates Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Bernheim House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Cincinnati Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Other organization in Cincinnati, United States
Clauder's Pharmacy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Clough Creek and Sand Ridge Archeological District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district composed of two archaeological sites in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio
47 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds56
Little Duck Creek Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
2625 Settle Street, Cincinnati
sunrise-sunset
Bettman Preserve
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Ohio, United States of America
Daniel Drake Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in Ohio, United States of America
44 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Bangkok Bistro
Restaurant · Thai, Sushi, Asian · 1.2 mi
3506 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00; Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-22:30; Sa...
Coffee Emporium
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
3316 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa,Su 07:00-16:00
Dilly. Bistro, Bar & Bottle Shop
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
6818 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Dutch's
Restaurant · Sandwich, Wine · 1.3 mi
3378 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
El Jinete
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
3972 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Forno Osteria+Bar
Restaurant · Italian, Wine, Seafood · 1.2 mi
3514 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00; Su...
Mazunte Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
5207 Madison Road, Cincinnati
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Rooted Juicery & Kitchen
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Local · 1.1 mi
6844 Wooster Pike, Mariemont
Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Saint Francis Apizza (Hyde Park)
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
3392 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Mo-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
The National Exemplar
Restaurant · American, Steak, Pasta · 1.2 mi
6880 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30; Mo-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-21:00
46 more on the map.
History
Fairfax incorporated as a village in 1955 to head off annexation from neighboring Cincinnati but remained connected to Columbia Township after incorporating. On January 1, 2010, it withdrew from Columbia Township by forming a paper township, due in part to city residents' low tax contribution compared to their influence on township elections.
From the History section of Fairfax, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati NE - Redbank Road
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
5311 Hetzell Street;Hetzel Street, Cincinnati
Churches and places of worship25
Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
4600 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Gaines United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
5707 Madison Road, Cincinnati
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
4460 Berwick Street, Cincinnati
Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies
School · 4.5 mi
1908 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati
Citizens of The World Charter Schools - Cincinnati
School · 0.8 mi
4324 Homer Ave, Cincinnati
Healthcare2
Map of Fairfax
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati Lunken Ap (3 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
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
Lunken Airport (LUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Norwood 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Fort Thomas 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Cincinnati 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Reading 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Forestville 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Newport 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Elmwood Place 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Blue Ash 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Montgomery 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Finneytown 8 mi northwest, about 13 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
- Fairfax municipal2, Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Madisonville Site overview, Nyttend, Public domain
- Houses on Stewart Avenue in Cincinnati, Nyttend, Public domain
- Observatory Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Clauder's Pharmacy site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Odd Fellows' Cemetery Mound, southern side, closeup, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Edwards Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- JeffersonSchool2, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- August Bepler House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harry Milton Levy House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stites House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cincinnati Observatory, Analogue Kid at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- LandtBuilding, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Miller-Leuser Log House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lillybanks in Cincinnati, Nyttend, Public domain
- PioneerCemet014, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- KelloggHouseCincinnati, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Turpin Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- StephenDeckerRowhouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Golfing at the Perin Village Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- L.B. Robb Drugstore site, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKinley School in Cincinnati, Nyttend, Public domain
- Norwood Municipal Building in color, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bernheim House in Cincinnati, Nyttend, Public domain
- PoliceStationNo6, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- John Henry Weston House, Nyttend, Public domain
- 20th Century Theater, Oakley, Cincinnati, OH - 46184274434, w_lemay, CC0
- Eliphalet Ferris House in color, Nyttend, Public domain
- NorwellResidence, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Peters-Kupferschmid House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Martin House in Mount Washington, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Hoadley Jr. House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fulton-Presbyterian Cemetery, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mariemont Historic District Mariemont OH USA, Ed! (talk) (Hall of Fame), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norwood ohio indian mound, Imokurnotok, Public domain
- Kestler Building site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sand Ridge Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harrison-Landers House, O. McIan, Public domain
- Spencer Township Hall in Columbia-Tusculum, Nyttend, Public domain
- OldArmstrongChapel, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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