Bolton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
569 Population 749/sq mi density
$88,700 Home Value $156,711 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,067 ft (325 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density749/sq mi
Coordinates40.9392°N, 81.1291°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStark County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.49"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %52.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 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 88 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 87 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 115 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 43 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 96 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 89 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 85 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 101 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 109 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 72 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 115 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 94 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 96 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 90 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 123 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 8 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

362 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 29 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 79 km 16
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 57 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 56 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 62 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 96 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 43 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 53 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Bolton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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