Columbus, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
906,480
Population
4,092/sq mi density
$65,327
Median Income
$37,189 per capita
$234,500
Home Value
$247,002 Zillow
$1,224
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
485
Violent Crime/100K
3,094 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,327 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,500 home value, $1,224/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 223.1 sq mi (577.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9839°N, 82.9849°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fairfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").