Deshler, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wood County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,746 Population 762/sq mi density
$61,324 Median Income $31,218 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $184,852 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,324 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Deshler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation711 ft (217 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density762/sq mi
Coordinates41.2078°N, 83.9059°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWood County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 23.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 125 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 141 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 115 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 138 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 99 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 100 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 54 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 127 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 55 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 52 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 77 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 53 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 101 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 127 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 26 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 87 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 49 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 87 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 70 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 1 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 80 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 63 km 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 15 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 40 km 6
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Deshler has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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