Kelleys Island, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
198 Population 46/sq mi density
$91,875 Median Income $75,033 per capita
$333,300 Home Value $429,259 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 28.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$333,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kelleys Island 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area440.9 sq mi (1,142.0 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates41.6026°N, 82.7065°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.0 / 100
Community Resilience99.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 104 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 116 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 127 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 145 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 141 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 125 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 126 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 63 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 105 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 137 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 119 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 107 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 111 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 66 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 137 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 82 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 22 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 150 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

320 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 69 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 18
May 12, 1956 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 74 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 68 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 73 km 6
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 69 km 4
Apr 17, 1963 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 20, 1957 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Kelleys Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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