Rocky River, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
21,490
Population
4,543/sq mi density
$93,956
Median Income
$67,307 per capita
$327,600
Home Value
$403,581 Zillow
$1,155
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
28
Violent Crime/100K
428 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,956 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$327,600 home value, $1,155/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 675 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4731°N, 81.8538°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cuyahoga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 37.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.83 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Rocky River has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").