Fostoria, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Seneca County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,671
Population
1,674/sq mi density
$52,943
Median Income
$26,549 per capita
$81,500
Home Value
$147,787 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
207
Violent Crime/100K
759 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,943 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
207 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fostoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 775 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1602°N, 83.4124°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seneca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Fostoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").