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Mentor, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Campbell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
234 Population 312/sq mi density
$99,125 Median Income $43,506 per capita
$196,200 Home Value $334,940 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 2,076 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$99,125 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates38.8908°N, 84.2482°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.83 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 145 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 72 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 88 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 116 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 112 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 39 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 130 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 148 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 133 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 137 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 57 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 33 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 134 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 131 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 49 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 2,782 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 55 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 84 km 36
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 35 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 39 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 27 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 23 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 11 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 7 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 91 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 99 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 100 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 98 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 99 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 786 99 km
2003 UNIT 5 03 688 98 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 100 km
2005 UNIT 5 05 633 98 km
2010 UNIT 8 SPRING 2011 RX CHARGE CODE 599 99 km
2010 UNIT 28 SPRING 2010 WUI 551 100 km
2004 UNIT 21 526 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Mentor has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.8").

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