Chilo, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Bracken County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14 Population 70/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $41,443 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chilo 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates38.7942°N, 84.1378°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBracken County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.62"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 68 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 74 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 105 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 108 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 27 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 122 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 126 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 128 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 44 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 19 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 127 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 147 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 124 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 34 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 80 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 2,746 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 67 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 43 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 52 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 84 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 24 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 19 km 3
May 27, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 7 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 47 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 80 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Chilo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.7").

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