Ottoville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
932 Population 981/sq mi density
$75,667 Median Income $39,608 per capita
$231,700 Home Value $279,585 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,667 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $870/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ottoville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation739 ft (225 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density981/sq mi
Coordinates40.9342°N, 84.3387°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVan Wert County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 147 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 120 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 68 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 60 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 31 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 147 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 101 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 36 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 99 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 39 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 62 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 100 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 148 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,137 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 96 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 40 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 19 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 49 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 48 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 52 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 100 km 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 16 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Ottoville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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