Eaton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,353
Population
1,299/sq mi density
$51,731
Median Income
$31,291 per capita
$134,700
Home Value
$257,697 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
121
Violent Crime/100K
1,306 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,731 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eaton 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,042 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7501°N, 84.6345°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preble County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.43 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Eaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").