Dayton: Community & Culture
On the community map of Dayton: 11 libraries, 181 congregations, and 31 cultural organizations.
- 1.3 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Ohio 0.7/1K).
- 2.3 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Ohio 1.8/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Dayton Metro Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 215 E. Third St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (937) 463-2665 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 45402 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3044 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 11 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
AMVETS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KETTERING KIWANIS FOUNDATION
DAYTON ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
THE AMERICAN LEGION NORTHRIDGE POST 746 MEMORIAL BUILDING INC
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS RAYMOND J FRANCE POST 657
CENTERVILLE ROTARY FOUNDATION
AMVETS
AMERICAN LEGION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
AMVETS
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF OAKWOOD
| Churches · Total count | 181 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Antioch Temple
Arnold Homestead
Aullwood House and Garden
Ausenbaugh-McElhenny House
Biltmore Hotel
Bimm Fireproof Warehouse
Bossler, Marcus, House
Brooks, James, House
Brown, Samuel N., House
Bull, Jonah, House
Central Avenue Historic District
Central Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Classic Theater
College Hill Historic District
Commercial Building
Conover Building
Dayton Arcade
Dayton Art Institute
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Dayton Canoe Club
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 13 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 31 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
4-H CLUBS & AFFILIATED 4-H ORGANIZATIONS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DAYTON INC
THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER DAYTON AREA
HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER DAYTON
GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MIAMI VALLEY
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
YWCA DAYTON
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DAYTON OHIO INC
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE GREATER MIAMI VALLEY INC
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER DAYTON FOUNDATION INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
SERTOMA INC
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
AMIGOS ANIMAL RESCUE INC
JUNIOR LEAGUERS CLUB OF DAYTON
YMCA OF GREATER DAYTON FOUNDATION LLC
YWCA HOLDINGS INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | DAYTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1,920 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Dayton+OH |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=45402 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=45402 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=45402 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=45402 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 118 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 157 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 14 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 39 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Attractions (9)
The International Peace Museum
The Contemporary Dayton Visual Arts Center
America's Packard Museum
Aviation Trail Parachute Museum
The Wright Cycle Company Building
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
Patterson Homestead
Dayton Holocaust Resource Center
John W. Berry Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum
Other
Organizations (7)
GRAFTON HILL ASSOCIATION INC
OHIO HISTORICAL DECORATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATION INC
DIVISION 3 MID CENTRAL REGION NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOC INC
CENTERVILLE-WASHINGTON DIVERSITY COUNCIL
THE 442D PROJECT
MLK DAYTON INCORPORATION
GREAT LAKES CONSERVANCY
Clubs (15)
WOMENS ORGANIZATION OF WALNUT GROVE COUNTRY CLUB
TROTWOOD PREPARATORY AND FITNESS ACADEMY
DAYTON COUNTRY CLUB COMPANY
MIAMI VALLEY HUNT & POLO CLUB INC
MILTON ATHLETIC CLUB
MORAINE COUNTRY CLUB
WALNUT GROVE COUNTRY CLUB INC
SHAMROCK ATHLETIC CLUB INC
FAIR VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
CENTERVILLE GARDEN CLUB INC
GARDEN CLUB OF DAYTON
GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO INC
FAIRWAY GOLF CLUB
GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO INC
MILTON ATHLETIC CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 14.10 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.30 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1,920 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.97 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 136 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 39 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 3 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 6 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 7 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 32 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 142 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 142 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Dayton