Why visit Middlebranch
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Walsh University, John and Syd Dobkins House and Al Leno Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Middlebranch
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middlebranch
Middlebranch is a census-designated place in northeastern Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 7 miles Northeast of Canton. It has a post office with the ZIP code 44652. The community is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Middlebranch, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Walsh University
School · 2.6 mi
Private Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks1
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John and Syd Dobkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Canton, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
History
A post office called Middle Branch was established in 1844, and the name was changed to Middlebranch in 1893. The community takes its name from the nearby Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek.
From the History section of Middlebranch, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
School · 2.2 mi
2500 Schneider St Ne, Canton
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
School · 5.8 mi
1500 Superior Ave Ne, Canton
Map of Middlebranch
36 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 | 2.9 in | 13.4 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 12.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Akron Canton Rgnl Ap 72521 (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
Stark 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)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- North Canton 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Greentown 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Canton 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Green 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- East Canton 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lakemore 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Alliance 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Massillon 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- New Franklin 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Akron 16 mi northwest, about 26 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
- John and Syd Dobkins House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ZipZap Ford Mustang, Codefenix, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enercell Batteries, Codefenix, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hypochaeris radicata (cat's ear) with budding stems and its first flower, TomStonehunter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hypochaeris radicata (cat's ear) with its first seed head opened for dispersal, more developing, TomStonehunter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hypochaeris radicata (cat's ear) basal rosette with radiating stems and flower buds, TomStonehunter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hypochaeris radicata (cat's ear) flower buds and an opening flower, TomStonehunter, CC BY-SA 4.0
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