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Rittman, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wayne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,033 Population 958/sq mi density
$64,492 Median Income $33,992 per capita
$153,200 Home Value $199,168 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 2,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,492 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rittman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density958/sq mi
Coordinates40.9734°N, 81.7846°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton International (AKC)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 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 M4.5 130 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 83 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 135 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 48 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 104 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 108 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 103 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 107 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 114 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 125 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 68 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 134 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 107 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 100 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 124 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 122 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 88 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 107 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 821 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 59 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 48 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 41 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 39 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 90 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Rittman has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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