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Columbus, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
906,480
Population
4,092/sq mi density
$65,327
Median Income
$37,189 per capita
$234,500
Home Value
$243,005 Zillow
$1,224
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
503
Violent Crime/100K
3,308 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,327 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,500 home value, $1,224/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% 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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").