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Albany, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
909 Population 673/sq mi density
$66,518 Median Income $32,323 per capita
$140,800 Home Value $205,250 Zillow
$1,039 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,495 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,518 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $1,039/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation726 ft (221 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates39.2265°N, 82.1947°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAthens County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 111 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 24 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 131 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 24 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 134 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 37 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 109 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 70 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 91 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 48 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 134 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 95 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 86 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 91 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 134 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 71 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 41 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 82 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 244 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 79 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 36 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 47 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 95 km 1
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 127 (1,349 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 127 1,349 62 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 74 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 28 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 91 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 29 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 29 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 24 km
1988 RUSH HOLLOW ROAD 605 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.5").

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