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Silver Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Summit County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,514 Population 1,770/sq mi density
$142,083 Median Income $74,945 per capita
$299,500 Home Value $351,817 Zillow
$1,696 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,908 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$142,083 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,500 home value, $1,696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,023 ft (312 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,770/sq mi
Coordinates41.1563°N, 81.4557°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySummit County County
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton International (AKC)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.51 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)13.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 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 97 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 58 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 103 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 15 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 71 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 75 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 76 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 86 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 78 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 101 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 42 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 76 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 72 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 143 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 63 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 70 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 44 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,088 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 26 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 86 km 16
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 4 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 91 km 9
May 2, 1983 EF3 25 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 5 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 98 km 1
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 63 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 67 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 70 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Silver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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