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Continental, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Putnam County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,387 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$75,375 Median Income $41,282 per capita
$150,400 Home Value $200,798 Zillow
$656 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,814 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,375 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Continental experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation721 ft (220 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,156/sq mi
Coordinates41.0991°N, 84.2716°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 24.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience98.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 133 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 115 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 86 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 79 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 43 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 132 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 87 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 44 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 83 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 57 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 53 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 84 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 131 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 108 fatalities, 1,617 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 79 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 55 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 21
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 96 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 34 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 65 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 70 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 92 km 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Continental has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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