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Sardinia, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Highland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,469 Population 839/sq mi density
$47,188 Median Income $17,255 per capita
$92,000 Home Value $286,684 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 2,890 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,188 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sardinia 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density839/sq mi
Coordinates39.0071°N, 83.8021°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHighland County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience47.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

17 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 31 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 146 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 131 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 117 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 90 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 106 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 82 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 144 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 28 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 44 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 93 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 118 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 36 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 46 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 123 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 143 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 2,710 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 3
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 93 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 76 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 55 km 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 62 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 51 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 27 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 27 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 61 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Sardinia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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