Bowerston, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

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446 Population 875/sq mi density
$71,300 Home Value $217,021 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
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12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowerston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation933 ft (284 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density875/sq mi
Coordinates40.4273°N, 81.1874°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.5 / 100
Community Resilience42.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.5 136 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 141 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 96 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 142 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 140 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 58 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 125 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 64 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 69 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 54 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 85 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 101 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 69 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 59 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 114 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 142 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

287 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 647 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 86 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 75 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 14 km 1
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 90 km 2
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 30 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 55 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 28 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Bowerston has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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