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Newcomerstown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Tuscarawas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,585 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$35,125 Median Income $23,943 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $155,003 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,125 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $812/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Newcomerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density1,254/sq mi
Coordinates40.2753°N, 81.5960°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTuscarawas County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 113 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 106 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 48 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 141 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 45 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 86 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 43 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 83 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 74 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 93 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 45 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 85 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 43 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 101 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 150 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 101 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 108 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 112 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 96 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 34 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 65 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 21 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Newcomerstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.3").

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