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Delphos, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,063 Population 2,127/sq mi density
$58,359 Median Income $33,542 per capita
$125,400 Home Value $189,515 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,359 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Delphos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation770 ft (235 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density2,127/sq mi
Coordinates40.8466°N, 84.3365°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVan Wert County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 126 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 61 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 50 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 25 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 106 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 38 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 106 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 33 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 65 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 107 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,115 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 37 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 13 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 55 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 39 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 100 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 44 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 1 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 100 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 87 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Delphos has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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