New Franklin, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,830 Population 553/sq mi density
$88,306 Median Income $42,026 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $266,550 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
87 Violent Crime/100K 334 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,306 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,147 ft (350 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates40.9543°N, 81.5849°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStark County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %52.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 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 M4.5 117 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 81 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 128 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 40 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 99 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 96 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 100 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 110 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 103 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 66 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 126 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 101 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 96 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 93 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 118 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 86 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 42 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,004 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 46 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 64 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 95 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 42 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 30 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 80 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 84 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in

New Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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