Wilmington, Ohio
Wilmington is a city of 12,620 people in Clinton County, Ohio, founded in 1810.
Why visit Wilmington
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Murphy Theatre, Wilmington Plaza, Doan House and Rombach Place.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 27 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wilmington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilmington
Wilmington is a city in Clinton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 12,664 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Wilmington micropolitan area, which includes all of Clinton County and is part of the greater Cincinnati–Wilmington–Maysville combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Wilmington, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
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Murphy Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Wilmington, Ohio, United States
50 West Main Street, Wilmington
Museums and landmarks20
Doan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic residence in the city of Wilmington, Ohio, United States
Rombach Place
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Military Air Disaster
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Ohio Historical Marker that includes photos
WW2 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Large, vertically standing marble slab with stamped metal plaque that includes names of soldiers
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes20
Kava Haus
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Pizza · 1.3 mi
187 East Locust Street
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
#1 China Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
1538 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington
United Dairy Farmers
Ice cream · 1.2 mi
395 East Main Street, Wilmington
8 more on the map.
History
The town of Clinton was founded in 1810 as seat of the newly formed Clinton County; the name was changed to Wilmington in 1811. The village was incorporated in 1828.
In 1833, Wilmington contained a brick courthouse, a jail, 14 stores, two taverns, two groceries, four churches, and 100 residential houses.
Wilmington was featured in Time on December 8, 1997, as a small town that is attractive to suburban families. The city was also showcased in a 1995 publication titled The 100 Best Small Towns in America.
From the History section of Wilmington, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare3
Kettering Health Primary Care - Kettering Health Wilmington Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1500 Rombach Avenue, Wilmington
Map of Wilmington
96 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 | 3.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wfo Wilmington (1 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
Clinton County has had 7 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)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington Air Park (ILN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Xenia 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Lebanon 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Washington Court House 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Centerville 23 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Springboro 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Beavercreek 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Kettering 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Mason 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Loveland 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Fairborn 28 mi north, about 44 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
- Wilmington OH from airplane, Dough4872, Public domain
- College Hall at Wilmington College, Nyttend, Public domain
- Doan House in Wilmington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilmington (Ohio) Banner, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rombach Place in Wilmington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Commercial Buildings — Wilmington, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JA621A on the ground at Wilmington Air Park, Blervis, CC0
- Half of a Polish MiG 21 at Wilmington Air Park, Blervis, CC0
- Wilmington Carnegie library on North South Street, Nyttend, Public domain
- Murphy Theater, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South South Street Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- College Hall Fall Aerial, Wilmingtoncollege1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Building School site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sun's Finale at GOBA Show - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sun Sets over Bicycle Wheels - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS006-E-12037 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured this sunrise over the US East Coast 32, NASA, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22756 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-76716 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-128274 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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