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Rawson, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
679 Population 1,787/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $19,918 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $213,674 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $1,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rawson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,787/sq mi
Coordinates40.9569°N, 83.7851°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 144 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 106 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 143 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 81 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 35 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 111 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 63 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 117 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 82 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 71 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 80 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 20 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 71 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 117 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 147 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,398 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 69 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 85 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 39 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 18
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 31 km 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 93 km 4
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 58 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 54 km 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 42 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 43 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Rawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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