Oakwood, Ohio
Oakwood is a city of 9,458 people in Montgomery County, Ohio, founded in 1908.
Why visit Oakwood
Townapedia lists 75 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 74 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fraze Pavilion, Schuster 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 Oakwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakwood
Oakwood is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,572 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Dayton, Oakwood is part of the Dayton metropolitan area. It was incorporated in 1908.
From the Wikipedia article Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Fraze Pavilion
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Outdoor theater in Kettering, Ohio, United States
Schuster Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Performing arts center in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks75
Hawthorn Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Ohio, United States
901 Harman Avenue
Patterson Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Stivers School for the Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 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 · 2.8 mi
331 ft, 22-story office skyscraper located in Dayton, Ohio
Antioch Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Benjamin F. Kuhns Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic commercial building in Dayton, Ohio
Centre City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Charles F. Kettering House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Commercial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Dayton, Ohio, United States
Conover Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Ohio, United States of America
Dayton Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Complex of historic buildings in Dayton, Ohio
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Dayton Art Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio
63 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Houk Stream Park
Park · 0.4 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
Francine's Garden
Park · 0.5 mi
Francine's Garden is a small unique treasure hidden in the hills of Centennial Park at Houk Stream and was named in honor and memory of...
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes74
Butter Cafe
Restaurant · American, Burger · 1.6 mi
1106 Brown Street
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00; Mo 08:00-14:00; PH closed
Hickory Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.7 mi
1082 Brown Street, Dayton
We-Su 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 15:00-22:00
Marion's Piazza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
711 Shroyer Road, Dayton
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Culp's Cafe at Carillon Park
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton
Tu-Su 10:00-15:00
The Blue Berry Cafe
Restaurant · Brunch · 1.6 mi
2932 South Dixie Avenue, Kettering
Tu-Su 07:00-14:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
959 Patterson Road, Dayton
Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-17:00
62 more on the map.
History
At the turn of the twentieth century, Oakwood was primarily farmland situated on a hill directly south of the City of Dayton. In 1913, when a disastrous flood devastated downtown Dayton (the Great Dayton Flood), advertising began to tout Oakwood property as "275 feet higher than the intersection of Third and Main Streets."
In light of this real estate advantage and its location adjacent to the City of Dayton, Oakwood's largest period of growth began and by 1930, the population numbered over 6,000. Oakwood incorporated as a city in 1908 and in 1932 adopted the Council/Manager form of government that is still in place.
One of the city's early residents was Orville Wright, whose home, Hawthorn Hill, still stands at the corner of Harman and Park Avenues. John H. Patterson, founder of the National Cash Register Company (NCR) also called Oakwood home. The city is known as a suburban residential area with mostly tree-lined streets.
During World War II, the Runnymede Playhouse in Oakwood hosted Unit IV of the Dayton Project. The Dayton Project was a little-known part of the Manhattan Project involved in creating industrial quantities of polonium for use in the neutron generating triggers of the first atomic weapon.
From the History section of Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship21
Chabad of Greater Dayton
Place of worship · Jewish · 0.5 mi
2001 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Acade
School · 3.7 mi
1416 W Riverview Ave, Dayton
Healthcare6
Premier Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
135 West Dorothy Lane, Kettering
Map of Oakwood
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 (3 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
Montgomery 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)
- 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)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
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.
- Kettering 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Moraine 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Dayton 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Riverside 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Beavercreek 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- West Carrollton 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Centerville 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Drexel 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Shiloh 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Fort McKinley 7 mi northwest, about 11 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
- Hawthornhillhouse8, Zeist85, Public domain
- Entrance to the Wright Library, Oakwood, Nyttend, Public domain
- Adam Schantz, Sr. house, located at 314-316 Schantz Avenue, Oakwood, OH USA. National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Ohio. - panoramio, Blake Bolinger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stivers High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- RubiconFarm, Greg5030 Photo by Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EdwinSmithHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Commercial Building in Dayton, Ohio (2021), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KellyFamilyHome, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- RudolphPretzingerHouse, Greg5030, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCormickManufacturing, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- SacredHeartChurchDayton, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 40 West Fourth Dayton, TastyPoutine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Antioch Temple in Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- YMCA-Dayton, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Dayton Motor Car Company Historic District Dayton Motor Car Company Historic District, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SouthernOhioLunaticAsylum, Greg5030 Photo by Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dunbar Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Park Historic District in Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- JeffersonWaltersHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- UnitedBrethrenPublishing, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Huffman Avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
- JamesBrooksHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- EngineersClubDayton, Greg5030 Photo by Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wright Cycle Company Offices, Nyttend, Public domain
- MutualHomeSavingsBuilding, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church in Saint Anne's Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- InscoApartments, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Charles F. Kettering House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dayton Daily News Building from southeast in 2021, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SamuelNBrowenHouse, Greg5030 Photo by Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dunbar Home, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- UniversityofDayton, Namtrofk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Montgomery County Courthouse - Dayton, Ohio (2021), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fifth and Jackson in Oregon, Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- KuhnsBuilding, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Conover Building in Dayton, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Dayton Art Institute, Belmonte Park, Grafton Hill, Dayton, OH, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DaytonArcade, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- SunWatchVillage, Andrew Sawyer a.k.a. Asawyer sunwatch ., Public domain
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