Cairo, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Allen County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
600 Population 2,143/sq mi density
$79,643 Median Income $33,606 per capita
$107,900 Home Value $141,643 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,643 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cairo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,143/sq mi
Coordinates40.8308°N, 84.0845°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllen County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.34 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.3 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively 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

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 144 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 77 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 55 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 10 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 139 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 91 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 59 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 95 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 51 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 48 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 95 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 142 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 92 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 58 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 10 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 59 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 46 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 35 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 60 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 82 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 20 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 71 km 6
May 10, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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