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South Solon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 1,529/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $27,001 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $314,484 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,501 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Solon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,529/sq mi
Coordinates39.7373°N, 83.6126°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience57.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 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 70 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 125 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 113 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 127 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 129 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 100 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 118 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 110 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 124 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 118 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 100 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 137 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 128 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 2,274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 39 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 73 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 99 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 43 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 90 km 1
May 10, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

South Solon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.3").

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