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Wilkesville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Vinton County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
164 Population 631/sq mi density
$78,600 Home Value $205,250 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 3,848 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilkesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates39.0765°N, 82.3266°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVinton County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience10.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
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 99 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 42 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 138 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 133 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 21 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 129 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 20 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 111 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 28 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 88 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 114 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 128 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 67 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 111 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 40 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 87 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 114 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 98 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 59 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 47 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 90 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 61 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 37 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PRICHARD (5,220 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 88 km
2022 127 1,349 42 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 54 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 47 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 72 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 47 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 47 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 43 km
1988 RUSH HOLLOW ROAD 605 66 km
1988 RACCOON CREEK 599 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Wilkesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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