New California, Ohio
New California is a community of 1,672 people in Union County, Ohio.
Why visit New California
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 2 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Farmers National Bank.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New California
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New California
New California is a census-designated place in central Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio, United States. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 42 and Industrial Parkway, just south of 42's intersection with U.S. Route 33. The population was 2,225 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New California, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Farmers National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
History
New California was platted in 1853. According to tradition, news of a man passing through the settlement to California caused the name to be selected. The New California Post office was established on January 7, 1850, but was discontinued on May 14, 1904. The mail service is now sent through the Plain City branch.
On September 19, 2009, a new Ohio historical marker was dedicated in New California. The marker symbolizes the fact that 367 men from Jerome Township joined the Union cause, giving it one of the highest per capita rates for service in the nation during the American Civil War, and also the fact that seventeen of those veterans are buried in the community's small cemetery.
From the History section of New California, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of New California
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marysville (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
Union County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 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)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Union County Airport (USC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Dublin 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Marysville 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Powell 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Hilliard 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Upper Arlington 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Worthington 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Delaware 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Columbus 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Westerville 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Minerva Park 17 mi east, about 27 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
- Farmers National Bank in Plain City, Nyttend, Public domain
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