All Countries
Sinking Spring, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Highland County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
426
Population
906/sq mi density
$105,368
Median Income
$23,144 per capita
$129,400
Home Value
$188,396 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
4,062 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$105,368 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sinking Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0747°N, 83.3871°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Sinking Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.7").