Philo, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Muskingum County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
788 Population 1,545/sq mi density
$45,833 Median Income $24,110 per capita
$103,500 Home Value $155,678 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 home value, $760/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Philo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,545/sq mi
Coordinates39.8613°N, 81.9088°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMuskingum County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.31"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.3 / 100
Community Resilience72.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 53 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 53 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 85 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 54 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 37 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 31 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 61 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 131 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 138 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 31 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 102 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 75 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 33 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 70 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 143 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 141 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

246 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 79 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 77 km 1
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 35 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 48 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 48 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 48 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Philo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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