Roswell, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Tuscarawas County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
251 Population 896/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $23,064 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $136,880 Zillow
$762 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $762/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Roswell 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,013 ft (309 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density896/sq mi
Coordinates40.4759°N, 81.3479°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTuscarawas County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 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

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 139 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 134 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 90 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 143 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 148 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 139 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 136 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 62 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 147 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 147 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 108 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 65 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 69 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 91 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 87 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 82 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 83 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 23 km 1
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 93 km 2
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 40 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 61 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 15 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Roswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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