Lakewood, Franklin County
Lakewood, Ohio — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lakewood, Franklin County.
| City | Lakewood |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.016498 |
| Longitude | -83.178718 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lakewood is a locality in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. Lakewood is located at 40.0165°N, 83.1787°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44107.0.
Lakewood unfolds as a verdant expanse, its character shaped by a gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the glacial past of the Ohio landscape. It lies 1.6 miles south-west of Hilliard, OH (from Hilliard, OH: bearing 223°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Dublin. The land here is a mosaic of mature trees, their branches casting a dappled shade over suburban streets, interspersed with open fields that catch the broad, Midwestern sky. The air often carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant murmur of lawnmowers, a quiet symphony of domestic life. Creeks, often fringed with willows and sycamores, thread their way through the neighborhoods, their waters reflecting the shifting moods of the daylight, from the sharp clarity of noon to the softened hues of evening. The history of Lakewood is a narrative of agricultural roots giving way to residential growth, a transformation that mirrors much of Franklin County's development. While no grand industrial complexes define its present, the local economy thrives on a foundation of small businesses and service industries, catering to the steady needs of its established population. The sense of community is palpable, nurtured by local parks and public spaces that serve as gathering points for families and neighbors. Lakewood retains a certain timeless quality, a reflection of its decades of steady growth and the enduring appeal of its residential charm, a place where the echo of past generations can still be felt in the familiar cadence of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakewood, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lakewood and Franklin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lakewood is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |