Middle Point, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
645 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$53,906 Median Income $29,780 per capita
$83,100 Home Value $172,780 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,906 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $685/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Middle Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,194/sq mi
Coordinates40.8560°N, 84.4468°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVan Wert County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 118 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 56 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 51 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 34 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 113 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 29 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 112 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 27 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 73 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 29 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 22 km 13
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 100 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 61 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 44 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 95 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 40 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Middle Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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