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Fayette, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fulton County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,074 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $25,299 per capita
$92,300 Home Value $153,085 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 1,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,107/sq mi
Coordinates41.6728°N, 84.3284°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 110 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 127 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 120 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 79 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 142 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 97 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 142 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 106 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 117 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 91 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 88 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 72 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 119 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 118 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 106 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 73 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 86 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

425 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,838 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 18
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 62 km 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 64 km 4
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 23 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 56 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 75 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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