Van Wert, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,710
Population
1,422/sq mi density
$53,632
Median Income
$29,477 per capita
$109,700
Home Value
$185,922 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
236
Violent Crime/100K
3,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,632 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Wert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 777 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8648°N, 84.5885°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Van Wert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Van Wert has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").