Eldorado, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
789 Population 3,430/sq mi density
$72,545 Median Income $31,849 per capita
$119,100 Home Value $174,426 Zillow
$1,027 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,545 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $1,027/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Eldorado experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,141 ft (348 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density3,430/sq mi
Coordinates39.9043°N, 84.6753°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPreble County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %68.9%
Unhealthy Days0

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 91 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 135 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 64 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 60 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 106 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 146 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 117 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 147 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 2,485 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 62 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 20 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 98 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 79 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 4
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 81 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 49 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 72 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 19 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Eldorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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