Mason, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Warren County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
35,148 Population 1,804/sq mi density
$124,407 Median Income $61,336 per capita
$397,900 Home Value $509,626 Zillow
$1,670 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
39 Violent Crime/100K 585 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,407 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$397,900 home value, $1,670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mason experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.3 km²)
Population Density1,804/sq mi
Coordinates39.3517°N, 84.3020°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.2%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0491 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 120 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 76 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 137 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 132 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 138 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 117 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 77 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 97 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 78 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 137 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 93 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 2,763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 38 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 69 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 43 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 15 km 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 28 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 76 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 71 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 58 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Mason has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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