Lake Lakengren, Ohio
Lake Lakengren is a community of 3,445 people in Preble County, Ohio.
Why visit Lake Lakengren
Townapedia lists 1 place to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Lake Lakengren
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Lakengren
Lake Lakengren (lock-n-grin, a Viking name meaning “Lake of the emerald green hills”) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,387 at the 2020 census. A private planned community located 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Eaton, the northern portion of Lake Lakengren is served by Eaton Community Schools and the southern portion is served by the Preble Shawnee Local School District.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Lakengren, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
History
Lake Lakengren had its start in the late 1960s as a planned community.
From the History section of Lake Lakengren, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Lake Lakengren
7 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 (4 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
Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Camden 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- West Alexandria 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Oxford 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- New Paris 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Lewisburg 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Farmersville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Richmond 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Germantown 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Brookville 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Trenton 19 mi southeast, about 30 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Paint Creek Road at Lake Lakengren, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gasper Township Fire Department, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS061-E-68663 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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