Greenfield, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fayette County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,047 Population 1,946/sq mi density
$46,513 Median Income $23,552 per capita
$96,600 Home Value $168,278 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 485 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,513 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenfield 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,946/sq mi
Coordinates39.3535°N, 83.3884°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportRickenbacker International (LCK)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.79"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience57.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 27 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 102 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 80 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 107 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 85 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 82 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 145 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 137 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 76 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 85 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 86 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 96 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 61 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 93 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 108 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 127 km
Feb 17, 2023 6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio M2.5 126 km
Jan 26, 2018 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 2,019 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 65 km 36
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 89 km 7
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 81 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 54 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 62 km 1
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 9, 1969 EF3 99 km 4
May 8, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 80 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 74 km
2022 127 1,349 94 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in

Greenfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").

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