Yellow Springs, Ohio
Yellow Springs is a village of 3,711 people in Greene County, Ohio, founded in 1825.
Why visit Yellow Springs
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Antioch University, Yellow Springs Historic District, Antioch Hall, North and South Halls and Glen Helen Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Yellow Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs is a village in northern Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,697 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Dayton metropolitan area and is home to Antioch College.
From the Wikipedia article Yellow Springs, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Antioch University
School · 0.9 mi
University with 5 campuses in the United States
Museums and landmarks14
Yellow Springs Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Antioch Hall, North and South Halls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
University building in Yellow Springs, Ohio
Orators Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Whitehall Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Farm in Miami Township, Ohio
South School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
Park · 2.5 mi
Nature reserve in Ohio, United States
Restaurants and cafes18
Mazu
Restaurant · International · 0.5 mi
229 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
Fr-Su 11:00-14:00; PH closed
Tuck N Reds
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
A micro-distillery based in Yellow Springs, OH owned & operated by honest folks bringing backwoods cookin’ to the tastin’ room.
305 North Walnut Street, Yellow Springs
Lucky Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
126 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs
The Gulch Saloon
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
128 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs
Mo-Sa 15:00-01:00
The Ohio Coffee Co Espresso Bar and Cafe
Cafe · 0.7 mi
118 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs
6 more on the map.
History
In 1825, the village was founded by William Mills and approximately 100 families, followers of Robert Owen, who wanted to emulate the utopian community at New Harmony, Indiana. The village was named after nearby natural springs with waters high in iron content. The communitarian efforts dissolved due to internal conflicts.
The completion of the Little Miami Railroad in 1846 brought increased commerce, inhabitants, and tourism to this area of Greene County. Many regular visitors of the 19th century came for the springs, as these were believed to have medicinal benefits. The village of Yellow Springs was incorporated in 1856.
From the History section of Yellow Springs, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship6
Central Chapel A.M.E. Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.4 mi
411 South High Street, Yellow Springs
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
314 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs Dharma Center
Place of worship · Zen
502 Livermore Street, Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
202 South Winter Street, Yellow Springs
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Yellow Springs/Mckinney High School
School · 0.9 mi
420 E Enon Rd, Yellow Springs
Greene County Education Services
School · 0.9 mi
360 East Enon Road, Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center
School · 0.4 mi
320 Corry Street, Yellow Springs
Healthcare1
Yellow Springs Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
263 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
Map of Yellow Springs
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 3.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Carlisle (12 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
Greene County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 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
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Enon 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Cedarville 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Holiday Valley 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Fairborn 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Green Meadows 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Wilberforce 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Xenia 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Wright-Patterson AFB 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Beavercreek 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Springfield 10 mi northeast, about 17 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Yellow Springs Station, Jamie Holly, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South School in Yellow Springs, Nyttend, Public domain
- Yellow Springs Community Library, Mx. Granger, CC0
- 139 E. Limestone, Yellow Springs, Nyttend, Public domain
- Whitehall Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Orators Mound, Nyttend, Public domain
- Seattle - Antioch 01A, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CLGO-OH_2022_1.jpg, NPS Photo, Public domain
- Antioch Hall (Main Building), Antioch College, TINTED, Zyzzyva Bliellie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antioch Hall, Lindarudawski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antioch Hall (Main Building), Antioch College, BW, Zyzzyva Bliellie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antioch Hall, Antioch College, Nyttend, Public domain
- Antioch College solar sheep, GabeIglesia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Birch Hall 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Birch Hall 4, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Birch Hall 3, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Birch Hall 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Mills Park Hotel, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380707711, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380941563, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51381718465, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380937573, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379940287, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379936372, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380701906, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380706946, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380703891, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380940658, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379940137, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51381442174, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379941157, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380704286, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380702481, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51380708851, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379942892, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379943832, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379941857, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve - 51379938532, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
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