Northfield, Ohio
Northfield is a village of 3,543 people in Summit County, Ohio, founded in 1807.
Why visit Northfield
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Northfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Northfield
Northfield is a village in northern Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,541 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Northfield, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
10333 Northfield Road, Northfield
Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
History
A post office called Northfield has been in operation since 1837. Some say the name is a transfer from Northfield, Massachusetts, while others believe the town site's location in the northern part of Summit County caused the name to be selected.
From the History section of Northfield, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Map of Northfield
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Burke Ap (15 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
Summit County has had 10 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)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Macedonia 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Walton Hills 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bedford 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Twinsburg 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Twinsburg Heights 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Bedford Heights 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Maple Heights 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Brecksville 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Valley View 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Solon 6 mi northeast, about 9 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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