Ashtabula, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Ashtabula County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
17,919
Population
2,324/sq mi density
$43,782
Median Income
$25,198 per capita
$99,200
Home Value
$158,627 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
209
Violent Crime/100K
937 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$43,782 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashtabula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 89.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8795°N, 80.7985°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ashtabula County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Ohio Regional (JFN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in |
Ashtabula has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").