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Chippewa Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Medina County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
671 Population 2,684/sq mi density
$81,542 Median Income $39,975 per capita
$169,900 Home Value $206,982 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 1,465 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,542 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chippewa Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,028 ft (313 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,684/sq mi
Coordinates41.0741°N, 81.9035°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMedina County County
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton International (AKC)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.3 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

52 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 M4.5 135 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 77 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 133 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 49 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 107 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 100 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 102 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 102 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 108 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 148 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 64 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 132 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 104 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 95 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 82 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 137 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 89 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

364 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 828 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 65 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 34 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 84 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Chippewa Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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