Urbana, Ohio
Urbana is a city of 11,204 people in Champaign County, Ohio, founded in 1805.
Why visit Urbana
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Urbana University, Gloria Theatre, Urbana Monument Square Historic District and Dr. Adam Mosgrove House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Urbana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Urbana
Urbana is a city in Champaign County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located about 34 miles (55 km) northeast of Dayton and 41 miles (66 km) west of Columbus. The population was 11,115 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Urbana micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Urbana, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks18
Urbana Monument Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Urbana, Ohio
Dr. Adam Mosgrove House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Ohio, United States
John Q.A. Ward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Urbana, Ohio, United States
Nutwood Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Richards-Sewall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Urbana, Ohio, NRHP-listed
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Urbana College Historic Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Cedar Bog
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
Pointe North
Park · 2.6 mi
A collection of city owned ponds. Open for public fishing and bird-watching between March 1 and October 31.
2222 North U.S. Route 68, Urbana
Restaurants and cafes19
Golden Star
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
1020 Scioto Street, Urbana
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
7 more on the map.
History
Champaign County was formed on February 20, 1805, following the American Revolution and the Northwest Indian War. Colonel William Ward, a Virginian who had settled in the Mad River Valley with Simon Kenton in 1799, purchased 160 acres which he considered the logical and most acceptable site for Champaign's county seat. He approached the county commissioners with a proposition to locate the seat of the new county on this tract. Ward suggested that site to divided into 212 lots and 22 out-lots, half of which, selected alternately, were to be given to the county and while Ward would retain the remainder. Ward also offered two lots for a cemetery and a tract for the public square. The county commissioners approved the proposal, and Ward, with Joseph C. Vance, entered into a written agreement on October 11, 1805. Ward and Vance named the new county seat, Urbana.
From the History section of Urbana, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship17
St. Paul's African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare3
Map of Urbana
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 5.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Urbana Wwtp Hcn (2 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
Champaign 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)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Springfield 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Bellefontaine 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Marysville 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- London 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Fairborn 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Troy 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Sidney 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Tipp City 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Huber Heights 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Piqua 26 mi west, about 42 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
- Urbana, Ohio (2021), Logan Rickert, CC BY 2.0
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- Browne Hall, Urbana University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Church of the Epiphany, Urbana, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paul AME Church, Urbana, Nyttend, Public domain
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- Urbana Roundabout, Nyttend, Public domain
- Nutwood Place, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bailey and Barclay Halls, Urbana University, Nyttend, Public domain
- Urbana University Student Center, Urbanamitchjoseph1850, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Adam Mosgrove House, Nyttend, Public domain
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