Alger, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
787 Population 2,623/sq mi density
$36,131 Median Income $30,862 per capita
$73,600 Home Value $173,213 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,131 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Alger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,623/sq mi
Coordinates40.7098°N, 83.8440°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 90 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 58 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 20 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 136 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 88 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 82 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 99 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 68 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 47 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 99 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 144 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 97 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 78 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 32 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 57 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 35 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 74 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 71 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 43 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 83 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 68 km 6
May 10, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Alger has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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