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Cherry Fork, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
56 Population 187/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 964 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherry Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates38.8872°N, 83.6126°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 29 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 136 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 114 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 105 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 78 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 89 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 62 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 146 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 149 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 24 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 30 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 81 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 101 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 35 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 38 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 104 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 124 km
Feb 17, 2023 6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio M2.5 136 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 2,431 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 91 km 36
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 73 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 89 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 70 km 6
May 14, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 64 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 8 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 9, 1969 EF3 87 km 4
May 8, 1969 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 40 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,683 98 km
2022 127 1,349 89 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 98 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Cherry Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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