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New Boston, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Scioto County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,392 Population 2,136/sq mi density
$25,759 Median Income $16,377 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $55,064 Zillow
$601 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
860 Violent Crime/100K 14,429 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$25,759 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, $601/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
860 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Boston 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

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density2,136/sq mi
Coordinates38.7513°N, 82.9362°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScioto County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
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

24 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 62 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 100 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 66 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 58 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 95 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 36 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 5 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 93 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 78 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 147 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 67 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 118 km
Mar 16, 2012 7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia M2.6 118 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 46 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 48 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 88 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 80 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 63 km
Sep 27, 2009 22 km NNW of Hindman, Kentucky M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

235 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 13 km 7
May 10, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 1
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 4 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 51 km 1
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (21,562 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 97 km
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,337 98 km
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 5,981 99 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,451 90 km
1987 SUMMER FORK 4,393 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,373 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 26 km
1991 DUNLOW 3,074 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,786 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,559 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,302 78 km
2000 SUMMER FORK 1,978 100 km
1991 PETERS BRANCH 1,824 100 km
1987 KIAHS CREEK 1,770 99 km
1987 TRACE BRANCH 1,760 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,683 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,505 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

New Boston has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and October the driest (2.6").

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