Peebles, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,100 Population 1,736/sq mi density
$51,813 Median Income $19,372 per capita
$137,900 Home Value $191,723 Zillow
$709 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,813 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,900 home value, $709/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Peebles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,736/sq mi
Coordinates38.9463°N, 83.4094°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.79"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 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 20 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 118 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 96 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 87 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 89 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 72 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 49 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 42 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 43 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 62 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 84 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 54 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 54 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 88 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 108 km
Feb 17, 2023 6 km ESE of Cheshire, Ohio M2.5 118 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 2,077 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 94 km 36
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 60 km 7
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 89 km 6
May 14, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 83 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 22 km 1
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 47 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,683 96 km
2022 127 1,349 73 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 84 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
December 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Peebles has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.0").

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