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Dennison, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Tuscarawas County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,356 Population 1,745/sq mi density
$51,949 Median Income $22,722 per capita
$95,200 Home Value $148,469 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,949 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $806/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dennison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,745/sq mi
Coordinates40.3977°N, 81.3273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTuscarawas County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 145 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 143 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 98 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 147 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 130 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 54 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 127 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 100 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 147 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 57 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 61 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 60 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 95 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 82 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 62 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 64 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 144 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 59 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 114 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

292 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 646 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 90 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 86 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 15 km 1
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 99 km 2
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 36 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 46 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 17 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 68 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Dennison has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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