Minerva, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Carroll County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,274 Population 1,502/sq mi density
$52,755 Median Income $33,780 per capita
$113,100 Home Value $196,297 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,755 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $803/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Minerva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,502/sq mi
Coordinates40.7306°N, 81.1022°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.9 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 104 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 110 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 137 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 65 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 108 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 112 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 124 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 132 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 92 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 94 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 134 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 117 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 119 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 98 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 119 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 102 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

348 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 893 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 52 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 97 km 16
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 54 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 81 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 49 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 58 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 70 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 30 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Minerva has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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