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Crown City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lawrence County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
538 Population 464/sq mi density
$44,922 Median Income $22,437 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $139,822 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 12,270 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,922 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Crown City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates38.5897°N, 82.2973°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.03 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 117 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 95 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 120 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 73 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 127 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 35 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 135 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 44 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 93 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 57 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 127 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 124 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 53 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 118 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 135 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 90 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 127 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

138 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 45 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 92 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 16, 1982 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 56 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 86 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 92 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 93 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 85 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 96 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 100 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 88 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 98 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 82 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 91 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 78 km
1987 PINE CREEK 8,864 98 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 86 km
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 65 km
1987 JOES BRANCH 6,340 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Crown City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.9").

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