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Waynesville

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Waynesville

Total population

2,777

Founded

1797

Elevation229 m
Weather81°F · Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Coordinates39.53°, -84.09°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts
  • Dense Fog Advisory · Moderate
    Dense Fog Advisory issued October 12 at 5:05AM EDT until October 12 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
  • Special Weather Statement · Moderate
    Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 4:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Founded
1797
Elevation
229 m

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Waynesville is a village in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,669 at the 2020 census. It is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The village, located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is known for its antique stores and its annual sauerkraut festival. Caesar Creek State Park is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the village.

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History & geography

History

Waynesville was laid out in 1796. It was named in honor of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Waynesville was originally built up chiefly by Quakers. A post office has been in operation at Waynesville since 1804.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Little Miami River is the only river that flows through Waynesville.

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Demographics & economy

Geography

Latitude
39.5319
Longitude
-84.0909
Water area
0.01 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Columbus Day
81°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Tonight
63°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
86°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
66°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Waynesville, OH from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
29.9%
Diabetes
9.9%
Adult obesity
35%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Adult smoking
15%
No leisure activity
21.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
15
Elementary
6
Middle
5
High
4
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Springboro High School
    High · Springboro · 1,954 students · 28.7:1 ratio
  • Lebanon High School
    High · Lebanon · 1,628 students · 21.7:1 ratio
  • Bowman Primary School
    Elementary · Lebanon · 1,203 students · 24.1:1 ratio
  • Five Points
    Elementary · Centerville · 1,002 students · 19.6:1 ratio
  • Springboro Junior High School
    Middle · Springboro · 928 students · 21.1:1 ratio
  • Clearcreek Elementary School
    Elementary · Springboro · 917 students · 26.2:1 ratio
  • Waynesville Elementary School
    Elementary · Waynesville · 906 students · 26.6:1 ratio
  • Lebanon Junior High
    Middle · Lebanon · 878 students · 21.9:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
Caesar Creek near Wellman OH
Distance
3.7 mi
Gage height
5.61 ft
Water temp
20.4 °C

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC.

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES