Put-in-Bay, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
107 Population 243/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $37,160 per capita
$350,000 Home Value $396,465 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 19.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Put-in-Bay 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates41.6533°N, 82.8175°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.0 / 100
Community Resilience99.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 1, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 113 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 127 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 135 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 150 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 133 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 134 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 54 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 114 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 145 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 128 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 119 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 116 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 65 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 93 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 145 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 12 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 147 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 113 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 112 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,028 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 61 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 18
May 12, 1956 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 64 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 68 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 69 km 6
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 70 km 4
Apr 17, 1963 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 20, 1957 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Put-in-Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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