Painesville, Ohio
Painesville is a city of 20,548 people in Lake County, Ohio, founded in 1800.
Why visit Painesville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light, Diamond Center 16, Painesville City Hall and Administration Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Painesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Painesville
Painesville is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Grand River, it is a northeast suburb of Cleveland. Its population was 20,312 at the 2020 census. Painesville is included in the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Painesville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Lighthouse in Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Painesville City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building on the campus of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio, United States
Fairport Harbor Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Lighthouse in Ohio, United States
Sessions House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Finnish Heritage Museum
Museum · 2.5 mi
Museum of Finnish culture and heritage in Ohio
301 High Street, Fairport Harbor
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Grand River Village Merrick Hutchinson Memorial Park
Park · 1.6 mi
512 River Street, Grand River
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
9515 Diamond Centre Drive, Mentor
Su 11:00-09:30, Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Julbean's Coffee & Crepes
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
310 High Street, Fairport Harbor
Su 09:00-14:00; Mo off; Tu-Sa 09:00-14:00
Scooter's Dawg House
Cafe · Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Fries · 1.9 mi
9600 Blackbrook Road, Mentor
Su,Sa 11:00-21:00; Mo 10:30-19:00; Tu-Fr 10:30-21:00
Five Star Subs Convenient
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
263 Liberty Street, Painesville
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Flavors Around the Square
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
25 South St. Clair Street, Painesville
Mo-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Hellriegel's Inn
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
1840 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su 11:30-21:00
The Pompadour Bar & Tapas
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
320 High Street, Fairport Harbor
Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00
Compadres Mexian Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
1894 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
28 more on the map.
History
Painesville is included in what is historically referred to as the Connecticut Western Reserve. General Edward Paine (1746–1841), a native of Bolton, Connecticut, who had served as a captain in the Connecticut militia during the war, and John Walworth arrived in 1800 with a party of sixty-six settlers, among the first in the Western Reserve. General Paine later represented the region in the territorial legislature of the Northwest Territory.
In 1800 the Western Reserve became Trumbull County, Ohio, and at the first Court of Quarter Sessions, the county was divided into eight townships. The smallest of these townships was named Painesville, for General Paine, and encompassed what later became the townships of Perry, Leroy, Hambden, Concord, Chardon, Mentor, and Kirtland. The township government was organized in 1802. The post office in Painesville was opened in 1803 with John Walworth as postmaster.
From the History section of Painesville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship26
Methodist Episcopal Church of Painesville
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
St. James Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Fairport Harbor Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Church · 2.5 mi
308 Third Street, Fairport Harbor
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
School · 3.4 mi
5028 Forest Rd, Mentor
Healthcare3
Centers For Dialysis Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1233 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
Map of Painesville
161 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Painesville 4 Nw (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
Lake 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)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-08-01: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Mentor 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Willoughby 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Eastlake 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Willowick 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Wickliffe 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Euclid 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Richmond Heights 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Lyndhurst 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- South Euclid 19 mi southwest, about 31 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
- Buildings on North Park Place, Painesville, Ohio, September 2025, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Painesville City Hall, LeeG7144, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. James Episcopal Church Painesville Ohio, LeeG7144, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, Laszlo Ilyes from Cleveland, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Methodist Episcopal Church of Painesville, LeeG7144, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LEC College Hall, User:Dkocan, Public domain
- Sessions House, LeeG7144, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Finnish Heritage Museum New Building, Lasse Hiltunen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CSX Bridge - Painesville, Ohio, Mapsax, CC BY 3.0
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