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McDermott, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
366 Population 631/sq mi density
$65,900 Home Value $159,324 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,619 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McDermott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation786 ft (240 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates38.8321°N, 83.0603°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 48 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 100 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 66 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 67 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 94 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 43 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 18 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 102 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 67 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 59 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 130 km
Mar 16, 2012 7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia M2.6 132 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 54 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 45 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 78 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 72 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 56 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 76 km
Sep 27, 2009 22 km NNW of Hindman, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2023 6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

270 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 27 km 7
May 10, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 47 km 1
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 16 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 41 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 60 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 40 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PRICHARD (5,220 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,373 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 21 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,559 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,302 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,683 78 km
2022 127 1,349 40 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 51 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 7 km
1991 PADDLE CREEK 1,009 93 km
1987 GREENBRIAR CREEK 950 91 km
1991 DOSS HILL ROAD 740 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 619 89 km
1988 RUSH HOLLOW ROAD 605 81 km
1988 RACCOON CREEK 599 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 565 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 528 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

McDermott has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and October the driest (2.7").

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