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Oberlin, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lorain County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
8,054
Population
1,634/sq mi density
$73,775
Median Income
$30,601 per capita
$207,500
Home Value
$232,456 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
2,072 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,775 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,500 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oberlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2861°N, 82.2196°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lorain County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Oberlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").