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Magnetic Springs, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Union County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
326 Population 1,552/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $26,163 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $245,045 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 2,729 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Magnetic Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation937 ft (286 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,552/sq mi
Coordinates40.3537°N, 83.2627°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportJohn Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 138 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 136 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 135 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 125 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 97 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 81 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 115 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 108 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 143 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 135 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 141 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 122 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 89 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 134 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 867 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 13
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 79 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 83 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 35 km 4
May 10, 1973 EF3 99 km 6
May 10, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 80 km 4
Jul 28, 1961 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in

Magnetic Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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