Westerville, Ohio
Westerville is a city of 38,645 people in Delaware County, Ohio, founded in 1858.
Why visit Westerville
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 152 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alkire House, Gideon Hart House, Polaris Founder's Park and Cooper Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Westerville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westerville
Westerville is a city in Franklin and Delaware counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. A northeastern suburb of Columbus, its population was 39,190 at the 2020 census. The city is home to Otterbein University. It was once known as the "Dry Capital of the World" for its strict laws prohibiting sales of alcohol and for being the home of the Anti-Saloon League, one of the driving forces behind the Prohibition era at the beginning of the 20th century.
From the Wikipedia article Westerville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks17
Alkire House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Westerville, Ohio
Gideon Hart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Westerville, Ohio, listed on the NRHP in Franklin County, Ohio
Jonathan Noble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
McDannald Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Columbus, Ohio
Otterbein Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic structure in Westerville, Ohio
Presbyterian Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic parsonage in the Central College neighborhood of Westerville, Ohio, United States
Spruce Run Earthworks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Temperance Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Westerville High School-Vine Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
Hanby Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Park with trail user amenities including car parking, bike racks and storage, restrooms, water fountains, info kiosk/maps, and...
115 E Park Street, Westerville
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Park · 1.8 mi
940 South Hempstead Road, Westerville
James O Casto Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi
Park with trail user amenities including car parking, portable restroom, and seating. www.centralohiogreenways.com
5487 Cedardale Drive, Westerville
Cooper Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi
Park with trail user amenities including car parking and water fountain. www.centralohiogreenways.com
Highlands Park Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi
245 South Spring Road, Westerville
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes152
Ampersand Asian Supper Club
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.0 mi
32 West College Avenue, Westerville
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Carsonie's Stromboli& Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 2.1 mi
6000 Westerville Road, Westerville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
DiCarlo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
20 South State Street, Westerville
Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-24:00; Su 10:00-15:00
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.3 mi
2 Huber Village Boulevard, Westerville
07:00-14:30
Graeter's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
1 North State Street, Westerville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Harry Buffalo Westerville
Restaurant · Burger, Grill · 2.9 mi
6150 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Kuya Ian's Bistro
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
Filipino restaurant
6863 Flags Center Drive, Columbus
Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; Mo-Th 11:00-19:00
Las Margaritas
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
706 North State Street, Westerville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Los Altos Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
8 North State Street, Westerville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:00-23:00
140 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Polaris Parkway
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
8670 Orion Place, Columbus
Aloft Columbus Westerville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
32 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville
Kenyon Square Apartments
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
9220 Worthington Road, Westerville
Churches and places of worship26
Central College Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Westerville Community United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
770 East County Line Road, Westerville
Christ Church Anglican
Church · Anglican · 1.9 mi
6118 Westerville Road, Westerville
Saint Paul the Apostle Parish
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
313 North State Street, Westerville
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare11
Diamond Pharmacy (not open to public)
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
975 Eastwind Drive
Passport Health Westerville Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
121 Commerce Park Drive, Westerville
Map of Westerville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westerville (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
Delaware 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)
- 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, 9 miles away.
- Worthington 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Gahanna 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- New Albany 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Powell 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Columbus 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Upper Arlington 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Whitehall 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Bexley 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Dublin 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Reynoldsburg 13 mi southeast, about 21 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
- Holmes Hotel — Westerville, Ohio - 49358723636, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Temperance Row Historic District 2012-09-24 12-55-50, Chaplah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gideon Hart House in Westerville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Woods with the Spruce Run Earthworks, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Alkire House, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jonathan Noble House, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McDannald Homestead, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Central College Presbyterian Church, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otterbein Mausoleum, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westerville Presbyterian parsonage, Nyttend, Public domain
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