Berkey, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
296 Population 70/sq mi density
$108,409 Median Income $49,073 per capita
$270,000 Home Value $296,480 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,409 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Berkey 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates41.7084°N, 83.8383°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLucas County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 37.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %42.3%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 144 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 137 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 82 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 111 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 127 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 138 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 76 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 57 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 139 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 34 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 127 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 114 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 35 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 66 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 81 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 70 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 79 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 134 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

396 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 89 fatalities, 1,587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 31 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 20 km 18
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 91 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 55 km 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 24 km 4
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 42 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 84 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 28 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 63 km 6
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Berkey has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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