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Scio, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
573 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$39,167 Median Income $17,529 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $159,222 Zillow
$510 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,667 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $510/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Scio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation970 ft (296 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates40.3990°N, 81.0882°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.5 / 100
Community Resilience42.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 135 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 146 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 101 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 149 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 145 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 143 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 56 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 104 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 150 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 70 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 56 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 109 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 83 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 71 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 62 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 147 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 68 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

286 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 644 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 89 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 70 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 15 km 1
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 90 km 2
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 32 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 24 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Scio has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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