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Parma Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
20,616 Population 4,909/sq mi density
$59,218 Median Income $34,834 per capita
$165,800 Home Value $209,553 Zillow
$1,072 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,659 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,218 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parma Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density4,909/sq mi
Coordinates41.3834°N, 81.7613°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCuyahoga County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.83 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 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 M4.5 115 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 42 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 101 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 34 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 66 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 76 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 72 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 67 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 73 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 132 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 101 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 31 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 72 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 60 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 54 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 47 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 102 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 80 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 48 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 809 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 55 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 26 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 11 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 19 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 21 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 23 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 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Parma Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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