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Benton Ridge, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hancock County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
328 Population 863/sq mi density
$75,938 Median Income $32,205 per capita
$123,800 Home Value $213,674 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,938 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density863/sq mi
Coordinates41.0043°N, 83.7920°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 140 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 108 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 85 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 38 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 108 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 59 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 117 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 66 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 81 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 17 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 66 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 113 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 142 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,406 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 64 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 86 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 41 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 88 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 26 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 63 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 53 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 48 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 94 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 39 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Benton Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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