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Atwater, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Portage County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,007
Population
959/sq mi density
$56,923
Median Income
$21,909 per capita
$101,100
Home Value
$290,447 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
338
Violent Crime/100K
4,263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,923 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Atwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0283°N, 81.1571°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Portage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron Fulton International (AKC) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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 | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Atwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").