Westfield Center, Ohio
Westfield Center is a village of 1,211 people in Medina County, Ohio, founded in 1826.
Why visit Westfield Center
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chippewa Lake Park and Westfield Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Westfield Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westfield Center
Westfield Center is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,184 at the 2020 census. It is the home of Westfield Insurance, the largest employer in Medina County.
From the Wikipedia article Westfield Center, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Chippewa Lake Park
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Former American amusement park
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
6074 Speedway Drive, Seville
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
History
The community was founded in 1826. When it was given a post office, the name "Le Roy" was assigned. The two names were used interchangeably until it was incorporated in 1914 as Le Roy, Ohio. In the early 1970s, the name was changed back to Westfield Center.
One building in Westfield Center, the Universalist Church, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Westfield Center, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Universalist Church of Westfield Center
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Westfield Center
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.9 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chippewa Lake 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
Medina 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)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wayne County Airport (BJJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Seville 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Creston 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Lodi 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Medina 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Wadsworth 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Sharon Center 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Smithville 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Doylestown 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Wooster 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Norton 15 mi east, about 24 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
- Leroy United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Universalist Church of Westfield Center, Nyttend, Public domain
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