North Madison, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lake County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,309 Population 2,125/sq mi density
$60,875 Median Income $32,863 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $225,642 Zillow
$1,109 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,875 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $1,109/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Madison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 113.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation602 ft (183 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density2,125/sq mi
Coordinates41.8298°N, 81.0510°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Ohio Regional (JFN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 113.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.5%
Unhealthy Days4

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.7 / 100
Community Resilience99.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

40 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 67 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 38 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 24 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 67 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 15 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 13 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 13 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 18 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 15 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 25 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 47 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 6 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 20 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 34 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 29 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 104 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 6 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 124 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 120 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 71 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 42 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 59 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 45 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 76 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 81 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 70 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 38 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 48 km 0
May 25, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 68 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 - 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

North Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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