Russia, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Shelby County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
733 Population 843/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $38,897 per capita
$255,000 Home Value $360,974 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$255,000 home value, $823/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Russia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation969 ft (295 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density843/sq mi
Coordinates40.2340°N, 84.4067°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 26.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 128 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 148 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 45 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 19 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 63 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 86 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 53 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 2,140 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 46 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 68 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 74 km 1
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 13 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 13
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 38 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 43 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 29 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 58 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in

Russia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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