Ottawa Hills, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
4,796
Population
2,551/sq mi density
$177,656
Median Income
$91,955 per capita
$306,300
Home Value
$394,971 Zillow
$1,859
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
21
Violent Crime/100K
753 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$177,656 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,300 home value, $1,859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ottawa Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6671°N, 83.6398°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lucas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 42.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in |
Ottawa Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").