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Perry Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,672 Population 3,032/sq mi density
$63,288 Median Income $29,908 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $209,921 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 3,398 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,288 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Perry Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density3,032/sq mi
Coordinates40.7985°N, 81.4688°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStark County County
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (CAK)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 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 M4.5 119 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 98 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 139 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 54 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 114 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 112 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 107 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 125 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 118 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 99 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 136 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 82 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 114 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 112 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 143 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 100 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 103 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 103 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 109 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

380 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 967 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 52 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 81 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 81 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 84 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 60 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Perry Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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