Lafayette, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

124 Population 539/sq mi density

$178,100 Home Value $228,324 Zillow

$790 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

104 Violent Crime/100K 1,416 property/100K

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

104 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lafayette 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	929 ft (283 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	539/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7589°N, 83.9499°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hardin County County
Nearest Airport	James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 32.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.1 / 100
Community Resilience	64.5 / 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

13 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	83 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	55 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	11 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	137 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	89 km
Nov 25, 1998	1 km SSW of New London, Ohio	M2.7	134 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	72 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	97 km
Jan 30, 2004	2 km S of Rockford, Ohio	M2.5	60 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	46 km
Mar 18, 2024	4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio	M2.5	97 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	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,124 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010	EF4	95 km	7
Nov 10, 2002	EF4	69 km	4
Feb 18, 1992	EF4	52 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	58 km	3
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	22 km	13
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	51 km	17
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	32 km	3
May 27, 2019	EF3	98 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	67 km	1
Aug 24, 2016	EF3	92 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	76 km	1
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	82 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	57 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	33 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	64 km	1
Jun 13, 1981	EF3	93 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	53 km	0
May 10, 1973	EF3	60 km	0
May 10, 1973	EF3	68 km	6
Jun 2, 1971	EF3	36 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.9 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.7 in

Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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