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Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,117
Population
4,421/sq mi density
$61,320
Median Income
$39,792 per capita
$171,200
Home Value
$263,746 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
149
Violent Crime/100K
824 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,320 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,200 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentor-on-the-Lake 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7151°N, 81.3635°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Mentor-on-the-Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").