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Chardon, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Geauga County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
5,246
Population
1,195/sq mi density
$86,618
Median Income
$41,704 per capita
$274,500
Home Value
$354,815 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
174
Violent Crime/100K
1,814 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,618 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$274,500 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chardon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 113.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5793°N, 81.2091°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Geauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Ohio Regional (JFN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Chardon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").