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Waynesville
Ohiovillage
Waynesville
Total population
2,777
Founded
1797
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
- Dense Fog Advisory · ModerateDense Fog Advisory issued October 12 at 5:05AM EDT until October 12 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
- Special Weather Statement · ModerateSpecial Weather Statement issued October 12 at 4:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Source: NOAA National Weather Service.
City facts
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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
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
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Current forecast
Forecast for Waynesville, OH from NOAA NWS API.
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Health (adults)
Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).
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Schools
Largest nearby schools
- Springboro High SchoolHigh · Springboro · 1,954 students · 28.7:1 ratio
- Lebanon High SchoolHigh · Lebanon · 1,628 students · 21.7:1 ratio
- Bowman Primary SchoolElementary · Lebanon · 1,203 students · 24.1:1 ratio
- Five PointsElementary · Centerville · 1,002 students · 19.6:1 ratio
- Springboro Junior High SchoolMiddle · Springboro · 928 students · 21.1:1 ratio
- Clearcreek Elementary SchoolElementary · Springboro · 917 students · 26.2:1 ratio
- Waynesville Elementary SchoolElementary · Waynesville · 906 students · 26.6:1 ratio
- Lebanon Junior HighMiddle · 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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Nearby places in Ohio
- Bellbrook7.4 mi away · pop. 7,394
- Lebanon9.8 mi away · pop. 21,501
- Franklin11 mi away · pop. 11,712
- Miamisburg11.8 mi away
- Carlisle12.7 mi away · pop. 5,543
- Moraine14 mi away
- Monroe15.8 mi away
- Port William16.3 mi away
- Pleasant Plain17.6 mi away
- Four Bridges17.8 mi away · pop. 3,417
- Loveland20.6 mi away
- Martinsville20.7 mi away
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Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC.
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Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS NWIS (water data)
- • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
- • CDC PLACES