Waynesfield, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
646 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$66,667 Median Income $29,081 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $210,828 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,667 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $865/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesfield 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

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,025/sq mi
Coordinates40.6025°N, 83.9739°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportJames M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
50 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 Score24.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

11 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 76 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 43 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 18 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 104 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 142 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 77 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 113 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 58 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 62 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 114 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,236 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 96 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 70 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 29 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 69 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 19 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 61 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 46 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 82 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 91 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 83 km 6
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 (6°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Waynesfield 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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