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Piqua, Ohio

Piqua is a city of 20,646 people in Miami County, Ohio, founded in 1807.

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Population20,646 -1.8% since 2019
Elevation873 ft 266 m
Founded1807
Land area13.8 sq mi
ZIP code45356
Nearest airportJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) 17 mi

Why visit Piqua

Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Lockington Covered Bridge, Cinemark Miami Valley, African Jackson Cemetery and Arrowston.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.

About Piqua

Piqua is a city in Miami County, Ohio, United States, along the Great Miami River. The population was 20,354 at the 2020 census. Located 27 miles (43 km) north of Dayton, it is part of the Dayton metropolitan area.

From the Wikipedia article Piqua, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Lockington Covered Bridge

Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi

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Cinemark Miami Valley

Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi

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Museums and landmarks14

African Jackson Cemetery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Cemetery in Miami County, Ohio

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Arrowston

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Building in Ohio, United States

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Eldean Covered Bridge

Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi

Covered bridge in Miami County, Ohio

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Fort Piqua Plaza

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Hotel building in Piqua, Ohio

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Lockington Locks

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi

Historic district in the United States

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Old Piqua High School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

High school in Ohio, United States

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S. Zollinger Company Building

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Historic warehouse in Piqua, Ohio, United States

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Piqua-Caldwell Historic District

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Battle of Pickawillany, 1752

Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi

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Goodrich Giles

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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John Johnston

Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi

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Johnston Barn

Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds24

Fountain Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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French Park

Park · 0.5 mi

219 West Water Street, Piqua

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Goodrich Giles Park

Park · 1.2 mi

1275 South Main Street, Piqua

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Johnston Farm & Indian Agency

Park · 2.6 mi

9845 North Hardin Road, Piqua

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Mote Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Piqua Historical Area

Park · 2.3 mi

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Piqua Roadside Park

Park · 2.3 mi

SR 66, Piqua

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Roosevelt Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Upper Fountain Park

Park · 1.3 mi

1100 Anderson Street, Piqua

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Veterans Memorial Park

Park · 1.5 mi

1707 Washington Avenue, Piqua

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Pitsenbarger Park and Sports Complex

Park · 1.2 mi

1421 South Street, Piqua

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Alexander Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi

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Restaurants and cafes13

Crooked Handle Brewing

Bar and pub

123 North Main Street, Piqua

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Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.6 mi

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BK Rootbeer Stand

Restaurant · Hot Dog, Root Beer · 1.1 mi

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Bob Evans

Diner · American · 1.2 mi

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Buffalo Wings & Rings

Restaurant · Wings · 1.1 mi

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Cracker Barrel

Diner · American · 1.1 mi

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Dairy Queen

Restaurant · Ice Cream · 1.8 mi

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Luckys Pad

Bar and pub

108 North Main Street, Piqua

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Red Lobster

Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi

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Winans Chocolate and Coffee

Cafe · 0.4 mi

310 Spring Street, Piqua

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi

995 East Ash Street, Piqua

05:00-22:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi

1546 Covington Avenue, Piqua

05:00-22:00

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Churches and places of worship25

Shopping5

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Gas and EV charging4

Schools, colleges and libraries20

Healthcare1

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Map of Piqua

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.0 in of rainFebruary: 2.3 in of rainMarch: 3.2 in of rainApril: 3.9 in of rainMay: 4.4 in of rainJune: 4.2 in of rainJuly: 4.2 in of rainAugust: 3.6 in of rainSeptember: 3.0 in of rainOctober: 2.9 in of rainNovember: 3.2 in of rainDecember: 3.0 in of rainJanuary: 36°FFebruary: 41°FMarch: 51°FApril: 64°FMay: 74°FJune: 81°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 78°FOctober: 66°FNovember: 52°FDecember: 40°FJanuary: 21°FFebruary: 23°FMarch: 32°FApril: 41°FMay: 52°FJune: 61°FJuly: 64°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 55°FOctober: 44°FNovember: 34°FDecember: 25°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan36°F21°F3.0 in
Feb41°F23°F2.3 in
Mar51°F32°F3.2 in
Apr64°F41°F3.9 in
May74°F52°F4.4 in
Jun81°F61°F4.2 in
Jul84°F64°F4.2 in
Aug83°F62°F3.6 in
Sep78°F55°F3.0 in
Oct66°F44°F2.9 in
Nov52°F34°F3.2 in
Dec40°F25°F3.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Piqua Wwtp (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$67,796median household income
$138,600median home value
$922median monthly rent
38.8median age
15.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%of homes are owner-occupied
19.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3423%35 to 6439%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Miami 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)
  • 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
  • 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.

  • Troy 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
  • Sidney 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
  • Tipp City 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
  • Vandalia 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
  • Clayton 20 mi south, about 31 min by car
  • Englewood 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
  • Greenville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
  • Huber Heights 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
  • Shiloh 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
  • Dayton 25 mi south, about 40 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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