Worthington, Ohio
Worthington is a city of 14,938 people in Franklin County, Ohio, founded in 1803.
Why visit Worthington
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus Crosswoods Cinema, Demas Adams House, Gilbert House and Antrim Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Worthington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Worthington
Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States, and is a northern suburb of Columbus. The population in the 2020 census was 14,786. The city was founded in 1803 by the Scioto Company led by James Kilbourne, who was later elected to the United States House of Representatives, and named in honor of Thomas Worthington, who later became governor of Ohio.
From the Wikipedia article Worthington, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Marcus Crosswoods Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus
Museums and landmarks23
Demas Adams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
United States historic place
Gilbert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Highbank Park Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Highbanks Metropolitan Park Mounds I and II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Two archaeological sites in central Ohio, US
John Snow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic residence in Worthington, Ohio
Lucy Hart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic residence in Worthington, Ohio
New England Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Worthington, United States of America
Old Beechwold Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Ohio Railway Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
Railway museum in Worthington, Ohio
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
Columbus Park of Roses
Park · 3.7 mi
Park and garden in Columbus, Ohio
Highbanks Metro Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park and nature preserve in Lewis Center, Ohio, U.S
OhioHealth Chiller Ice Works
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
401 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Everest Cuisine
Restaurant · Nepali, Tibetan, Indian · 0.7 mi
652 High Street, Worthington
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:30
Longhorn
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 2.1 mi
5091 North High Street
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
7176 North High Street, Worthington
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:30; Sa 06:00-21:30; Su 06:00-21:00
Yappy Greek
Restaurant · Greek · 1.4 mi
455 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington
Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa 11:30-20:00
Joyas
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
657 High Street, Worthington
Tu-Su 08:00-14:00; Th-Sa 08:00-14:00,17:00-21:00
Pat & Gracie’s
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
138 Graceland Boulevard, Columbus
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
80 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus
Comfort Inn North
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1213 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus
Extended Stay America - Columbus - Worthington
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
7465 High Cross Boulevard, Columbus
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
55 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus / Worthington
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
115 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus
Magnuson Grand Columbus North Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
888 East Dublin – Granville Road, Columbus
Churches and places of worship27
Worthington Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.9 mi
2480 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare8
SUN Behavioral Columbus
Hospital · 1.5 mi
900 East Dublin Granville Road;900 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus
Map of Worthington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Ohio State Univ Ap (3 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ohio State University Airport (OSU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Upper Arlington 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Westerville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Powell 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Dublin 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Columbus 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Hilliard 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Gahanna 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Bexley 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Whitehall 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Delaware 13 mi north, about 22 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
- Downtown Worthington, Ohio, Nyttend, Public domain
- Orange Johnson House - Worthington, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orange Johnson House - Worthington, OH - 8609698974, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doorway, Orange Johnson House - Worthington, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orange Johnson House — Worthington, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Possible Log House - Worthington, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House - Worthington, OH - 8605999742, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gardner House in Worthington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora Buttles House - Worthington, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House - Worthington, OH - 8623329780, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Worthington Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Schoolhouse (?) - Worthington, OH - 8613295990, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Schoolhouse (?) - Worthington, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House - Worthington, OH - 8613296278, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House - Worthington, OH - 8603636144, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Worthington Historic District, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worthington Public Square, Nyttend, Public domain
- Doorway, Demas Adams House — Worthington, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Demas Adams House — Worthington, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Demas Adams House — Worthington, Ohio - 41127964160, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Demas Adams House — Worthington, Ohio - 41127962710, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Demas Adams House - Worthington, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House - Worthington, OH - 8608592423, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church in Worthington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Worthington, Ohio 08, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worthington, Ohio 05, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worthington, Ohio 07, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worthington, Ohio 06, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sharon Township Town Hall in Worthington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Demas Adams House 8-3-08, Springfieldohio at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Highbank Park Works from crossing, Nyttend, Public domain
- Highbanks Park mound, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Snow House - Worthington, OH - 8596590629, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gilbert House in Worthington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Former Saint Paul's Episcopal Church on East Broad Street, Nyttend, Public domain
- Photo JD Healy Old Beechwold Historic 9213, AlphaChiBuckeye, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New England Lodge, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
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