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Empire, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Hancock County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
264
Population
880/sq mi density
$57,708
Median Income
$29,813 per capita
$57,900
Home Value
$130,628 Zillow
$781
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,900 home value, $781/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Empire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5117°N, 80.6261°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.19 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Empire has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").