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Walnut Creek, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Holmes County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,078 Population 486/sq mi density
$74,167 Median Income $30,583 per capita
$237,100 Home Value $502,965 Zillow
$1,255 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$237,100 home value, $1,255/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,055 ft (322 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates40.5465°N, 81.7296°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHolmes County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.5 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 128 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 87 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 141 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 129 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 150 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 79 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 148 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 143 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 75 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 76 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 133 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 69 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 148 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 61 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 868 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 88 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 99 km 4
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 59 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Walnut Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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