Madison, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,427
Population
673/sq mi density
$95,313
Median Income
$37,169 per capita
$190,900
Home Value
$237,718 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,313 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,900 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 113.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7723°N, 81.0530°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Ohio Regional (JFN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.72 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").