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Cheshire, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Mason County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
95 Population 123/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $52,096 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $124,962 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 160 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheshire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates38.9511°N, 82.1143°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMason County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.0 / 100
Community Resilience41.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 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 M3.6 119 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 56 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 111 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 44 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 116 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 17 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 128 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 83 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 118 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 114 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 41 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 105 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 109 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 76 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 113 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 114 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 78 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 20 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 88 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 171 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 66 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 52 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 33 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OAK BRANCH (25,550 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 97 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 96 km
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 94 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 89 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 88 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 93 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 98 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 90 km
1999 BRUCHY CREEK 3,155 96 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,302 92 km
2022 RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW 1,871 95 km
1987 TRACE BRANCH 1,760 97 km
1991 DOG HOLLOW 1,686 91 km
1987 LITTLE COAL RIVER 1,565 84 km
1995 RUMBLE 1,494 92 km
1991 JIMS FORK 1,419 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,388 90 km
2022 127 1,349 47 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Cheshire has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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