Rockford, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Mercer County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
893
Population
1,038/sq mi density
$56,625
Median Income
$30,739 per capita
$120,400
Home Value
$231,498 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,625 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $806/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6910°N, 84.6499°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").