Why visit South Russell
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chagrin Falls, Chagrin Cinemas, ASM Headquarters and Geodesic Dome and Modroo Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in South Russell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Russell
South Russell is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,972 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article South Russell, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks1
ASM Headquarters and Geodesic Dome
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Geodesic dome and office building in Russell Township, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Restaurants and cafes8
Pulp Smoothie And Juice Bar
Restaurant · Smoothie, Wraps, Juice · 1.7 mi
8533 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Balaton
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
8564 Washington Street
Su 13:00-19:00; We-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.5 mi
8480 Washington Street, Bainbridge Township
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00
History
South Russell was incorporated in 1923, the last village in Geauga County to have done so.
From the History section of South Russell, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School
School · 3.1 mi
77 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Healthcare1
Map of South Russell
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kirtland-Holden 2 (13 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
Geauga 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)
- 2012-06-30: 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
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Chagrin Falls 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Moreland Hills 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Solon 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Orange 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Pepper Pike 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Reminderville 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Gates Mills 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Aurora 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Bedford Heights 9 mi west, 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
- Chagrin Falls (26029209892), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Pasta (ML the Restaurant), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicken liver (ML the Restaurant), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carrot chips, Leoberacai, CC0
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