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Vinton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Gallia County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
290 Population 246/sq mi density
$98,100 Home Value $113,532 Zillow
$1,114 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 12,270 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Vinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation767 ft (234 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates38.9804°N, 82.3323°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGallia County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 100 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 53 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 135 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 130 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 30 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 137 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 9 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 23 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 95 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 121 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 120 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 60 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 120 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 39 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 93 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 123 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 103 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 51 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 51 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 66 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 26 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PLUM BRANCH (6,223 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 97 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 87 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 100 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,302 91 km
1987 LITTLE COAL RIVER 1,565 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,388 96 km
2022 127 1,349 33 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 44 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 57 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 68 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 58 km
1991 PADDLE CREEK 1,009 99 km
1987 GREENBRIAR CREEK 950 93 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 57 km
1991 DOSS HILL ROAD 740 98 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 53 km
1988 RUSH HOLLOW ROAD 605 56 km
1988 RACCOON CREEK 599 76 km
2001 DICK FORK 512 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Vinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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