Kenton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,607 Population 1,524/sq mi density
$47,667 Median Income $26,287 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $181,901 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,525 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,667 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation966 ft (294 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,524/sq mi
Coordinates40.6445°N, 83.6100°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 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 M3.0 107 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 72 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 41 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 133 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 87 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 112 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 103 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 102 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 88 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 51 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 101 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 143 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

477 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 99 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 69 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 49 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 63 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 92 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 62 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 67 km 6
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Kenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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