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Grafton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lorain County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,665 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$88,352 Median Income $19,801 per capita
$198,500 Home Value $301,257 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
34 Violent Crime/100K 241 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,352 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,500 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Grafton 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 Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates41.2841°N, 82.0300°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLorain County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience95.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

48 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 M4.5 139 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 65 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 126 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 54 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 90 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 101 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 97 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 91 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 96 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 124 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 126 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 56 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 96 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 84 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 77 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 70 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 103 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 29 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 92 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 50 fatalities, 851 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 74 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 19 km 18
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 98 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 7 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 32 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 95 km 4
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 57 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 141 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 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Grafton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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