Canal Winchester, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,659 Population 1,190/sq mi density
$112,474 Median Income $54,464 per capita
$314,800 Home Value $415,276 Zillow
$1,402 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,474 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$314,800 home value, $1,402/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Canal Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation757 ft (231 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density1,190/sq mi
Coordinates39.8466°N, 82.8213°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFairfield County County
Nearest AirportRickenbacker International (LCK)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 28.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 98 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 69 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 75 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 114 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 109 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 114 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 122 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 127 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 148 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 109 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 146 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 111 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 128 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 142 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 14, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 73 km 4
May 10, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 70 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 38 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 71 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 68 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 67 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Canal Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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