Reading, Ohio
Reading is a city of 10,502 people in Hamilton County, Ohio, founded in March 24, 1851.
Why visit Reading
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Gorman Heritage Farm, Benham Mound, French Park and Daniel Drake Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Reading
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Reading
Reading is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 10,600 at the 2020 census. It is an inner suburb of Cincinnati and is included as part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Reading, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks30
Gorman Heritage Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Working farm museum in Evendale, Ohio, United States
10052 Reading Road, Evendale
Benham Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Burchenal Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Charles Fay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Charles H. Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Wyoming, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Charles Woodruff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Edward R. Stearns House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Elmer Hess House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Gerald B. and Beverley Tonkens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Glendale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Glendale, Ohio
Glendale Police Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Prison in Ohio, United States of America
Jacob Bromwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
French Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Public park in Amberley, Ohio, United States
Daniel Drake Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in Ohio, United States of America
Amberley Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Several amenities are available on the grounds of Village Hall for residents to enjoy: playground equipment and the walking track, which...
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Gilligan's Brewery
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
400 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
8834 Reading Road, Reading
Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken
9200 Reading Road, Cincinnati
Mo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Tip Top Wings
Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi
9557 Mangham Drive, Cincinnati
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship18
Allen Temple AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Church in Ohio, USA
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Wyoming Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Church building in Ohio, United States of America
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center
Church · 3.6 mi
Catholic church and retreat center in Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
6 more on the map.
History
In 1794, Abraham Voorhees moved his family from Somerset County, New Jersey, building a large double log cabin along the west bank of the Millcreek in Sycamore Township, in present-day Lockland. In the spring of 1795, Harvey Redinbo, a Pennsylvania Dutchman, visited from Reading, Pennsylvania. Pleased with the land that Voorhees had acquired, Redinbo purchased his own land, in the area of Hunt Road and Columbia Avenue. Around 1798, Voorhees platted a town named Voorhees-Town but did not record it with county officials until January 7, 1804. By then, Redinbo had convinced him to rename the town to Reading, after Redinbo's hometown.
Between 1830 and 1880, Reading grew rapidly to become the largest village in Hamilton County. It was incorporated as a village on March 24, 1851. The village's major industry was clothing manufacturing.
The Benson Street Bridge, built in 1901, spans Mill Creek on the city limit with Lockland. It was the second concrete rainbow arch bridge and the first in Ohio.
As of 1912, Reading was a sundown town. African Americans were prohibited from living within the city or remaining there after dark. Most censuses from 1860 through 1960 recorded no African Americans in Reading.
From the History section of Reading, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies
School · 2.8 mi
1908 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati
Healthcare2
Map of Reading
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milford (8 mi away), rain and snow from Cincinnati 8.9 Nw, 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
Hamilton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lunken Airport (LUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Blue Ash 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Sharonville 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Finneytown 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Norwood 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Montgomery 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Springdale 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Cincinnati 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Forest Park 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Northbrook 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Fairfield 9 mi northwest, about 15 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
- Benson east of Lind, Reading, Nyttend, Public domain
- Benson east of Third, Reading, Nyttend, Public domain
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS) - 8433273598, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS) - 8432188129, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS) - 8432189373, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS) - 8433274330, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS) - 8433272948, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Reading-Reading Life Science Campus Expansion (JRS) - 8433272968, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Brown-Gorman Farm barn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ornate houses on Wyoming Avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
- WCRetszchHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- JohnPollockHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mathew Mound from Oak Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Woods with the Benham Mound, Nyttend, Public domain
- JohnTangemanHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- JosiahKirbyHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Burchenal Mound from the south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gerald B. and Beverley Tonkens House, May 2011, User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glendale OH shops, User:Bedford, Public domain
- James Baxter House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Twin Oaks, Robert Reily House, Nyttend, Public domain
- WyomingPresbyterianChurchLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- JacobBromwellHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- CharlesHMooreHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- LouisSawyerHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- LuethstromHurinHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- JosephWBaldwinHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- CharlesFayHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- RiddleFriendHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- ProfessorWilliamPabodieHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- 12MileHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlendalePolice, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- WilliamStearnsHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- CharlesWoodruffHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ElmerHessHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- EdwardStearnsHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- Benson Street Concrete Bowstring Bridge in color, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bandstand and World War One Memorial in Veterans Park, Margaretw1020, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bandstand and World War One Memorial, Margaretw1020, CC BY-SA 4.0
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