Portage, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Wood County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
445
Population
299/sq mi density
$54,175
Median Income
$28,147 per capita
$113,800
Home Value
$202,089 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,175 median income, 25.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $845/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Portage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3232°N, 83.6468°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Portage has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").