Castalia, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,348 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$51,798 Median Income $24,344 per capita
$179,300 Home Value $244,873 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,798 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$179,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Castalia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,322/sq mi
Coordinates41.4042°N, 82.8016°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.0 / 100
Community Resilience99.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 116 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 120 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 141 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 139 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 81 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 113 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 149 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 133 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 119 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 149 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 89 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 73 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 147 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 115 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 120 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 37 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

346 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,249 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 64 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 50 km 18
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 76 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 94 km 17
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 46 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 86 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 56 km 6
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 46 km 4
Apr 17, 1963 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 30 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 29 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Castalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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