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Rochester, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Huron County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
183 Population 163/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $37,427 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $207,965 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 2,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates41.1241°N, 82.3063°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuron County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 47.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 94 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 79 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 120 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 124 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 125 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 85 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 126 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 113 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 106 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 99 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 115 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 22 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 108 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 126 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 99 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

359 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 963 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 97 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 13 km 18
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 72 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 86 km 4
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 95 km 6
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 69 km 4
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 46 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 60 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 49 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) 2.0 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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