Jackson Center, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Shelby County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,369 Population 796/sq mi density
$59,728 Median Income $44,726 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $222,137 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,728 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $693/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,031 ft (314 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density796/sq mi
Coordinates40.4390°N, 84.0408°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 69 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 31 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 34 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 123 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 84 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 132 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 58 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 81 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

475 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 2,432 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 77 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 72 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 88 km 1
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 30 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 88 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 14 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 96 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 56 km 1
May 14, 2014 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 97 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Jackson Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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