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Old Fort, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Sandusky County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
131 Population 226/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $15,737 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 6,069 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Fort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates41.2419°N, 83.1514°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySandusky County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience87.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 149 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 148 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 98 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 93 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 118 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 141 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 149 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 96 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 57 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 150 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 21 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 137 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 65 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 44 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 117 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 139 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 50 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 103 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,375 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 47 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 18
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 63 km 17
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 16 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 85 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 23 km 6
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 19 km 4
Apr 17, 1963 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 19, 1950 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Old Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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