Sign In Register

Orwell, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Trumbull County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,854 Population 966/sq mi density
$43,670 Median Income $23,727 per capita
$127,000 Home Value $221,990 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,670 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 89.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density966/sq mi
Coordinates41.5360°N, 80.8592°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTrumbull County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Ohio Regional (JFN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 89.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively 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 High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide 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 40 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 52 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 45 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 52 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 22 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 41 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 24 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 53 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 46 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 42 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 49 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 33 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 46 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 52 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 52 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 73 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 33 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 117 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 147 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

286 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 933 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 45 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 42 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 29 km 16
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 90 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 86 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 17 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 62 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 70 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 45 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 34 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 48 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 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Orwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

View full weather details →