Niles, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Trumbull County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
18,301 Population 2,116/sq mi density
$49,987 Median Income $31,216 per capita
$108,400 Home Value $139,002 Zillow
$787 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
291 Violent Crime/100K 2,829 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,987 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Niles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 67.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation900 ft (274 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density2,116/sq mi
Coordinates41.1878°N, 80.7531°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTrumbull County County
Nearest AirportYoungstown/Warren Regional (YNG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 67.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 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 46 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 80 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 84 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 53 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 78 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 63 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 61 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 83 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 90 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 80 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 70 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 71 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 81 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 82 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 85 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 71 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 41 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 113 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,023 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 33 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 73 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 38 km 16
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 47 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 76 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 34 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 77 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 6 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 12 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Niles has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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