Kettering, Ohio
Kettering is a city of 57,206 people in Greene County, Ohio, founded in 1955.
Why visit Kettering
Townapedia lists 79 museums and landmarks, 85 parks and trails, 228 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fraze Pavilion, Centerville High School Performing Arts Center, Hawthorn Hill and Patterson Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Kettering
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kettering
Kettering is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It is an inner suburb of Dayton. The city had a population of 57,862 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous suburb in the Dayton metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Kettering, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Fraze Pavilion
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Outdoor theater in Kettering, Ohio, United States
695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering
Centerville High School Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 4.8 mi
Theater in Centerville near Dayton, Ohio, United states
Schuster Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 5.0 mi
Performing arts center in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Town Hall Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.6 mi
Theater and former town meeting hall in Centerville, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks79
Hawthorn Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
901 Harman Avenue
Patterson Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Stivers School for the Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
High school in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
1313 E 5Th St, Dayton
40 West 4th Centre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
331 ft, 22-story office skyscraper located in Dayton, Ohio
Antioch Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic building in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Benjamin F. Kuhns Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic commercial building in Dayton, Ohio
Centre City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Charles F. Kettering House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Commercial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Building in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Conover Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Building in Ohio, United States of America
Dayton Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Complex of historic buildings in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Art Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio
67 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds85
Houk Stream Park
Park · 2.1 mi
This natural area is a great spots for taking a walk through the woods any time of year. Wildflowers and mature trees abound, creating a...
sunrise-sunset
Adventure Reef Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering
Mo-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Old Lane Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Old Lane Park is a neighborhood park with tennis courts and play equipment featuring climbers, slides, belt swings and infant swings.
500 Druewood Lane, Washington Township
73 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes228
Huey Magoo's
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.8 mi
6230 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville
Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
United Dairy Farmers
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
2200 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering
Mo-Su 05:00-01:00
Ajanta India
Restaurant · Indian · 1.4 mi
3063 Woodman Drive, Kettering
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
2061 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Cassano's Pizza King
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.7 mi
3915 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
China Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.6 mi
175 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Condado Tacos
Restaurant · Tacos · 2.5 mi
4482 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Greek Street
Restaurant · Greek · 3.6 mi
101 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
11:00-21:00
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.6 mi
291 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Los Reyes
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
2290 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su off
216 more on the map.
History
The area where the city of Kettering now lies was settled from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s, largely as farmland. The population in the area started to grow, prompting the creation of (now defunct) Van Buren Township in 1841. In November 1952, township voters approved incorporating as the Village of Kettering. (In 1953, the western portion of the village voted to secede, forming a new township, which is now the City of Moraine). By 1955, the village's population had grown to 38,118, which qualified it to claim city status, with the official proclamation by the state on June 24. The city is named for inventor Charles F. Kettering, who resided here in his home, Ridgeleigh Terrace, from 1914 until his death in 1958. Charles Kettering is known for his numerous inventions and contributions to Metro Dayton.
From the 1950s to the 1970s, Kettering's population continued to grow, adding more than 30,000 residents. This growth was due in part to the many people who started migrating out of nearby Dayton after World War II. Since the 1980s, Kettering has experienced a slow decline in population due to an aging population and loss of manufacturing jobs.
From the History section of Kettering, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Home2 Suites Dayton-Centerville
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
5161 Cornerstone North Boulevard, Centerville
Churches and places of worship72
First Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Sacred Heart Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Shopping52
Gas and EV charging31
Schools, colleges and libraries91
Healthcare20
Kettering Health On-Demand Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.6 mi
101 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Federal Injury Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.6 mi
175 Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East, Centerville
Map of Kettering
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dayton Mcd (5 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
Greene County has had 11 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dayton–Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Centerville 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Beavercreek 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- West Carrollton 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Riverside 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Dayton 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Miamisburg 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Shiloh 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Fairborn 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Springboro 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Huber Heights 11 mi north, about 18 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
- Frazefountains, Coastermom, CC BY 3.0
- Long-Mueller House in Kettering, Nyttend, Public domain
- Long-Mueller House NRHP Kettering Ohio October 2012, JHunterJ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles F. Kettering House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stivers High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- RubiconFarm, Greg5030 Photo by Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frazeentrance, Coastermom, CC BY 3.0
- Lost a few ounces of hair, too... -2 (2217237579), Tina Lawson from Kettering, OH, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lost a few ounces of hair, too... -2, Tina Lawson from Kettering, OH, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lost a few ounces of hair, too... -1, Tina Lawson from Kettering, OH, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lost a few ounces of hair, too... -1 (2218032292), Tina Lawson from Kettering, OH, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Because nothing says "Winter"... - Flickr - DDFic, Tina Lawson from Kettering, OH, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dayton ETI 14TrE trolleybus 9601 at Stroop in 1996, Steve Morgan (of Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dayton Flyer E800 trolleybus 901 in 1987, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (3), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (7), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (1), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (3), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (8), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (2), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (5), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (5), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (4), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (4), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (6), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- VyWright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (9), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (1), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (2), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Wright State Esports at Vyralcon 2022 (6), loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bottle of Whiskey Rebellion from Warped Wing Brewery, Elwood P. Dowd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long-Romspert House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Entrance to the Wright Library, Oakwood, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hills and Dales MetroPark, dcbprime (David Brewster), CC BY 2.0
- Dr. Kenneth L. Meyers Medical Clinic, January 2023, Blervis, CC0
- 19680804 13 City Transit Lines 444 Dayton, OH - 5979290815, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- Patterson Memorial, Blervis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pregnancy Xray, DctrTracy, CC0
- Lost in the Sauce. (Unsplash), Caleb George seemoris, CC0
- ISS064-E-51824 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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