Beachwood, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
13,850
Population
2,633/sq mi density
$102,798
Median Income
$68,540 per capita
$381,600
Home Value
$505,277 Zillow
$1,941
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
44
Violent Crime/100K
2,239 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$102,798 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$381,600 home value, $1,941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Beachwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4763°N, 81.5032°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cuyahoga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 37.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.83 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| 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 | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
Beachwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").