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Swanton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wood County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,171 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$69,985 Median Income $35,049 per capita
$162,600 Home Value $245,331 Zillow
$912 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 933 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,985 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Swanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates41.5849°N, 83.8852°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWood County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 37.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 147 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 147 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 93 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 115 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 149 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 134 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 136 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 139 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 95 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 81 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 136 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 53 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 34 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 137 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 101 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 35 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 74 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 93 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 58 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,559 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 29 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 26 km 18
May 12, 1956 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 41 km 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 34 km 4
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 80 km 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 98 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 29 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 94 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 55 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Swanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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