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Gates Mills, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,192 Population 244/sq mi density
$175,833 Median Income $125,823 per capita
$651,600 Home Value $741,547 Zillow
$2,000 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$175,833 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$651,600 home value, $2,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gates Mills 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates41.5310°N, 81.4112°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCuyahoga County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.83 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 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 85 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 17 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 68 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 28 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 35 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 43 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 38 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 38 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 44 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 148 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 4 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 68 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 39 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 31 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 21 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 28 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 76 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 79 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 109 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

276 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,001 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 43 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 74 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 79 km 12
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 36 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 30 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 15 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 73 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 68 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 14 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in

Gates Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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