South Russell, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Geauga County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,972
Population
1,043/sq mi density
$166,481
Median Income
$78,860 per capita
$414,700
Home Value
$168,378 Zillow
$2,176
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$166,481 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $2,176/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.1% bachelor's degree or higher
South Russell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 113.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,043/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4338°N, 81.3280°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Geauga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in |
South Russell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").