Wilkshire Hills, Ohio
Wilkshire Hills is a community of 2,987 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Why visit Wilkshire Hills
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Laurens and Assembly House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Wilkshire Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilkshire Hills
Wilkshire Hills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wilkshire Hills had a population of 2,940. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wilkshire Hills, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks42
Fort Laurens
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
American Revolutionary War fort in what is now Ohio
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes8
Towpath Tavern
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
Restaurant serving American dishes such as burgers. Serves beers and cocktails.
225 Canal St.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School
School · 3.1 mi
2637 Tusky Valley Rd Ne, Zoarville
Tuscarawas Valley Middle School
School · 3.0 mi
2633 Tusky Valley Rd Ne, Zoarville
Tuscarawas Valley Middle-High School
School · 2.9 mi
2629 Tusky Valley Rd Ne, Zoarville
Map of Wilkshire Hills
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Philadelphia (11 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
Tuscarawas 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry Clever Field (PHD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Strasburg 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- North Industry 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Navarre 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Magnolia 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Dover 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Waynesburg 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Brewster 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- New Philadelphia 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Massillon 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Canton 12 mi north, about 19 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
- Fort Laurens southwest bastion, Roseohioresident, Public domain
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