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Scott, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
212 Population 262/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $34,936 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $135,008 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 3,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates40.9887°N, 84.5840°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVan Wert County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 134 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 100 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 63 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 67 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 51 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 116 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 15 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 111 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 36 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 80 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,690 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 28 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 39 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 3
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 63 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 63 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 49 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 88 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Scott has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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