South Canal, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Trumbull County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
920 Population 544/sq mi density
$61,758 Median Income $33,013 per capita
$141,100 Home Value $160,504 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,758 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Canal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates41.1719°N, 80.9927°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTrumbull County County
Nearest AirportYoungstown/Warren Regional (YNG)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 62.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 62 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 68 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 87 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 35 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 62 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 72 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 59 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 77 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 85 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 84 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 56 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 68 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 73 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 148 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 71 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 75 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 68 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 93 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 961 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 14 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 82 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 52 km 16
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 92 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 29 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 59 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 58 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 25 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 29 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

South Canal has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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