Pickerington, Ohio
Pickerington is a city of 24,477 people in Fairfield County, Ohio, founded in 1815.
Why visit Pickerington
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 56 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hizey Covered Bridge, Marcus Cinema, Arendt–Seymour House and Barnhardt-Bolenbaugh House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Pickerington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pickerington
Pickerington is a city in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 23,094 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1815 as Jacksonville, named after Andrew Jackson.
From the Wikipedia article Pickerington, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Hizey Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Covered bridge in Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio
Museums and landmarks12
Arendt–Seymour House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Barnhardt-Bolenbaugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic residence in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Bruns-Wynkoop House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic residence in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Christian Gayman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic residence in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Dr. L.W. Beery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic residence in Canal Winchester, Ohio
James Griffith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic residence in Canal Winchester, Ohio
O.P. Chaney Grain Elevator
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic structure in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Times Building-Lodge Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society
Museum · 0.6 mi
15 East Columbus Street, Pickerington
Sa 10:00-13:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park and nature preserve in Central Ohio, U.S
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park and nature preserve in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
Beyond Dough Pizza
Restaurant · American, Pizza · 2.4 mi
1520 Cross Creeks Boulevard
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00
Porters Coffee House And Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery
194 West Church Street, Pickerington
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
Donatos Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
1214 Hill Road North, Pickerington
Greek Star Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Greek · 2.0 mi
1276 Hill Road North, Pickerington
44 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship7
David's Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Canal Winchester Middle School
School · 5.6 mi
7155 Parkview Dr, Canal Winchester
Canal Winchester Virtual Learning Academy
School · 4.0 mi
100 Washington St, Canal Winchester
Healthcare5
Map of Pickerington
170 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus-Valley Crossing (8 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
Fairfield 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)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 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
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Canal Winchester 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Reynoldsburg 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Whitehall 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Pataskala 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Bexley 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Gahanna 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Columbus 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Lancaster 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- New Albany 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Grove City 16 mi west, 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
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