West Unity, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Williams County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,894 Population 1,230/sq mi density
$62,045 Median Income $24,090 per capita
$108,200 Home Value $198,334 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,045 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $829/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Unity experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,230/sq mi
Coordinates41.5890°N, 84.4303°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilliams County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 29.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 110 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 135 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 131 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 80 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 130 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 88 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 132 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 99 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 126 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 97 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 76 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 79 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 130 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 117 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 80 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 86 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,880 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 74 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 94 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 18
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 75 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 60 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 54 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 85 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

West Unity has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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