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Fairlawn, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Summit County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,689 Population 1,682/sq mi density
$93,154 Median Income $65,297 per capita
$267,000 Home Value $303,038 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
686 Violent Crime/100K 4,579 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,154 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,000 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairlawn 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

Elevation1,062 ft (324 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density1,682/sq mi
Coordinates41.1310°N, 81.6223°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySummit County County
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton International (AKC)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.51 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)13.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

49 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 M4.5 111 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 63 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 113 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 26 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 82 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 86 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 81 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 85 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 92 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 47 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 85 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 79 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 138 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 67 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 75 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 85 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 994 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 40 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 100 km 16
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 12 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 22 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 18 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 81 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Fairlawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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