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Elyria, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lorain County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
52,833
Population
2,570/sq mi density
$53,204
Median Income
$30,967 per capita
$142,800
Home Value
$179,871 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
255
Violent Crime/100K
1,712 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,204 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elyria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3728°N, 82.1080°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lorain County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Elyria has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").