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Minford, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Scioto County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
487 Population 280/sq mi density
$192,900 Home Value $204,039 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 4,255 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Minford 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 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates38.8615°N, 82.8489°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScioto County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.81 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.5 / 100
Community Resilience55.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 61 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 85 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 48 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 52 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 109 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 24 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 149 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 19 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 86 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 138 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 149 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 84 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 146 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 77 km
Mar 16, 2012 7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia M2.6 119 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 112 km
Oct 2, 1998 10 km NE of Sylvester, West Virginia M2.6 149 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 35 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 18 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 97 km 1
May 10, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 65 km 1
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 18 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 11 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 28 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 58 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MILL CREEK ROAD (7,029 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 100 km
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 98 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,373 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 37 km
1991 DUNLOW 3,074 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,559 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,302 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,683 83 km
2022 127 1,349 24 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 38 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,085 100 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 91 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 21 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 90 km
1991 PADDLE CREEK 1,009 89 km
1987 GREENBRIAR CREEK 950 85 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 90 km
1991 DOSS HILL ROAD 740 86 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Minford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and October the driest (2.6").

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