Fairborn, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
34,506 Population 2,368/sq mi density
$55,966 Median Income $36,064 per capita
$169,600 Home Value $209,531 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
290 Violent Crime/100K 1,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,966 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairborn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density2,368/sq mi
Coordinates39.7996°N, 84.0085°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.8%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience78.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 89 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 103 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 75 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 105 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 117 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 121 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 131 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 135 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 111 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 2,314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 19 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 39 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 71 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 81 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 9 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Fairborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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