Octa, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fayette County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
68 Population 234/sq mi density
$21,250 Median Income $10,496 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $238,201 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Octa 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates39.6134°N, 83.6106°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.50"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience57.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 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 56 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 122 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 106 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 118 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 142 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 116 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 110 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 97 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 110 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 105 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 91 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 128 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 115 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 147 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 2,215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 38 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 77 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 32 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 81 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 88 km 1
May 10, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 55 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 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Octa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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