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Brecksville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Summit County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
13,656 Population 702/sq mi density
$126,888 Median Income $64,557 per capita
$360,100 Home Value $427,013 Zillow
$1,448 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$126,888 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$360,100 home value, $1,448/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brecksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area19.6 sq mi (50.9 km²)
Population Density702/sq mi
Coordinates41.3072°N, 81.6199°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySummit County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.51 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)13.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 105 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 44 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 98 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 20 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 67 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 65 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 72 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 68 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 74 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 97 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 29 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 147 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 69 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 61 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 56 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 49 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 49 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 69 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 116 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

335 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 967 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 41 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 94 km 16
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 4 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 79 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 80 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 16 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Brecksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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