Galion, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Crawford County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,358
Population
1,394/sq mi density
$45,377
Median Income
$27,519 per capita
$100,900
Home Value
$173,471 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
244
Violent Crime/100K
537 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,377 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,900 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Galion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7382°N, 82.7813°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in |
Galion has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").