Wapakoneta, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Auglaize County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,867 Population 1,473/sq mi density
$61,628 Median Income $33,244 per capita
$146,000 Home Value $240,818 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,100 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,628 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wapakoneta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density1,473/sq mi
Coordinates40.5652°N, 84.1907°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAuglaize County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.1 / 100
Community Resilience95.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 57 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 26 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 22 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 118 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 65 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 125 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 41 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 75 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,245 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 86 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 54 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 29 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 26 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 77 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 6 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 42 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Wapakoneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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