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Sandusky, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,748
Population
2,567/sq mi density
$47,827
Median Income
$28,315 per capita
$104,800
Home Value
$144,339 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
301
Violent Crime/100K
3,764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,827 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandusky 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4559°N, 82.7144°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Erie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Sandusky has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").