Centerburg, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,952 Population 2,012/sq mi density
$73,875 Median Income $33,422 per capita
$242,200 Home Value $397,092 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $741/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Centerburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,210 ft (369 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,012/sq mi
Coordinates40.3037°N, 82.6978°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportJohn Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 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 M3.6 147 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 104 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 127 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 121 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 137 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 109 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 143 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 96 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 145 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 149 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 110 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 127 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 110 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 144 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 89 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 131 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 128 km
Jan 26, 2018 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 421 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 97 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 15 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 28 km 4
May 10, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 93 km 4
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 33 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Centerburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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