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Mowrystown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Highland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
522 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$73,833 Median Income $23,243 per capita
$81,800 Home Value $286,684 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 964 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mowrystown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,088/sq mi
Coordinates39.0425°N, 83.7522°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHighland County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience47.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 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 26 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 141 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 127 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 94 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 102 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 80 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 150 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 32 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 47 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 41 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 88 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 114 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 50 km
Feb 17, 2023 6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio M2.5 148 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 140 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 119 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 2,686 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 70 km 36
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 91 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 81 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 57 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 68 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 45 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 57 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 21 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 28 km 1
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 60 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Mowrystown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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