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Amsterdam, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Jefferson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
368 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$46,719 Median Income $25,041 per capita
$58,400 Home Value $123,007 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 2,654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,719 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,400 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Amsterdam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,150/sq mi
Coordinates40.4717°N, 80.9217°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.51 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.5 / 100
Community Resilience68.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
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

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 122 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 142 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 98 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 137 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 150 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 69 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 127 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 146 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 85 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 80 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 116 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 94 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 49 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 57 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 85 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

300 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 743 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 83 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 54 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 30 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 90 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 78 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 91 km 1
May 11, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 16 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 18 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 74 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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