Utica, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Licking County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,180 Population 1,246/sq mi density
$74,438 Median Income $28,671 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $295,666 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$74,438 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $833/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,078 ft (329 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,246/sq mi
Coordinates40.2371°N, 82.4415°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLicking County County
Nearest AirportJohn Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience83.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 146 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 90 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 104 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 116 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 147 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 90 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 86 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 93 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 138 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 120 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 87 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 135 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 149 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 137 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 87 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 131 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 93 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 375 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 25 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 49 km 4
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 29 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 70 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 24 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 89 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 86 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 86 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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