Where is Fairborn, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Fairborn Located? - Fairborn is a city located in the Greene County of Ohio, United States. Fairborn lies between 40.7617653 Degrees North latitudes and 73.3292857 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fairborn, Ohio

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Where is Fairborn?: The Google Map showing the location of Fairborn in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Where is Fairborn Located?

Fairborn is a city located in the Greene County of Ohio, United States. Fairborn lies between 40.7617653 Degrees North latitudes and 73.3292857 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fairborn city is 34510 people and the city has a total area of 14.57 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fairborn, Ohio Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityFairborn
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwest
Latitude39.8209°N
Longitude84.0194°W
Elevation~1,000 ft (305 m)
Land AreaApprox. 13.2 sq mi
Water AreaApprox. 0.1 sq mi
Total AreaApprox. 13.3 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)~34,000
Population Density~2,500 per sq mi
ZIP Codes45324
Area Code937
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-26274
Settlement TypeCity

Nearby Cities to Fairborn, Ohio

  • Dayton, Ohio - West - 12 mi
  • Xenia, Ohio - Southeast - 10 mi
  • Beavercreek, Ohio - South - 6 mi
  • Yellow Springs, Ohio - East - 8 mi
  • Huber Heights, Ohio - Northwest - 15 mi
  • Springfield, Ohio - Northeast - 20 mi
  • Kettering, Ohio - Southwest - 10 mi
  • Centerville, Ohio - Southwest - 12 mi
  • Wright-Patterson AFB - North - 3 mi
  • Bellbrook, Ohio - South - 14 mi

Fairborn, Ohio Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January37222.6
April60403.4
July85663.8
October64443.0
Annual6243~40.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid continental (Dfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 40 inches
Summer ConditionsHot, humid summers with thunderstorms
Winter ConditionsCold winters with occasional snowstorms
Severe Weather RiskTornado risk in region, thunderstorms, winter ice

Driving Distances from Fairborn, Ohio

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
DaytonOhio1220 min
XeniaOhio1015–20 min
BeavercreekOhio610–15 min
Yellow SpringsOhio815 min
Huber HeightsOhio1525 min
SpringfieldOhio2030 min
KetteringOhio1015–20 min
CentervilleOhio1220 min
ColumbusOhio601 hr
CincinnatiOhio651 hr 10 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Fairborn, Ohio

TransportationDetails
Airport NameDayton International Airport
IATA CodeDAY
Major HighwaysI-675, US-35, I-70 (nearby)
Rail ServiceFreight rail only
Local TransitGreater Dayton RTA bus service
Military AccessAdjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
  • Fairborn developed through the merger of the towns Fairfield and Osborn in 1950.
  • It is strongly influenced by nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
  • The city has a mix of residential neighborhoods and aerospace-related employment.
  • It is part of the Dayton metropolitan area with strong commuter connections.

Places to Visit in Fairborn, Ohio

Landmark NameType
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (nearby)Military Museum
Wright Brothers Memorial (nearby)Historic Site
Wright State University Nutter CenterArena & Events
Community Park FairbornCity Park
Osborn ParkRecreation Park
Fairborn Community LibraryCultural Center
Grant ParkUrban Park
Trebein Nature PreserveNature Area
Fifth Third Field (Dayton Dragons, nearby)Sports Stadium
Carillon Historical Park (nearby Dayton)History Museum

Colleges and Universities in Fairborn, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Wright State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, medicine, business
University of Dayton (nearby)PrivateUniversityLaw, engineering, research
Sinclair Community College (regional)PublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training, associate degrees
Central State University (nearby)PublicUniversityAgriculture, STEM, liberal arts
Clark State College (regional)PublicCollegeTechnical and transfer programs
Fairborn City School DistrictPublicK–12Local education system
Xenia Community Schools (nearby)PublicK–12Regional schooling system
Greene County Career CenterPublicTechnical EducationVocational training programs

Waterbodies in Fairborn, Ohio

Little Miami River (nearby), Yellow Springs Creek, Huffman Dam Reservoir (nearby), Beaver Creek, Mad River (regional), Twin Creek, Clifton Gorge waterways (nearby), Trebein wetlands

Golf Courses in Fairborn, Ohio

Country Club of the North, Beavercreek Golf Club, Locust Hills Golf Club, Sugar Valley Golf Club, Madden Golf Course, Cassel Hills Golf Course, Dayton Country Club (regional), Majestic Springs Golf Club

Fairborn, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Fairborn was formed in 1950 by merging the towns of Fairfield and Osborn.
  • The area’s development accelerated due to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
  • Aviation history strongly influenced the city’s identity and economy.
  • Nearby Dayton is known as the “Birthplace of Aviation,” shaping regional growth.
  • Fairborn expanded as a residential and aerospace-support community in the 20th century.
  • Today it remains closely tied to defense, aerospace, and education sectors.

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