Lake Buckhorn, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Holmes County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
593 Population 337/sq mi density
$67,279 Median Income $41,491 per capita
$269,900 Home Value $226,895 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,279 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$269,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Buckhorn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates40.4724°N, 81.9100°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHolmes County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.5 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 140 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 100 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 117 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 81 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 124 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 73 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 73 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 86 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 106 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 64 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 74 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 84 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 72 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 131 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

362 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 527 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 77 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 84 km 4
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 63 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 44 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Lake Buckhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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