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Georgetown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Brown County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,147 Population 999/sq mi density
$40,283 Median Income $26,220 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $231,671 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 1,999 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,283 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation931 ft (284 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density999/sq mi
Coordinates38.8683°N, 83.8993°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.7 / 100
Community Resilience40.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 47 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 139 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 129 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 76 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 114 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 86 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 127 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 13 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 138 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 143 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 142 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 33 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 105 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 18 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 126 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 140 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 31 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 89 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 2,716 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 86 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 86 km 3
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 97 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 64 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 57 km 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 46 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 41 km 1
May 14, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 40 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 62 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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