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Spencer, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lorain County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
603 Population 609/sq mi density
$55,250 Median Income $27,837 per capita
$154,400 Home Value $302,357 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
394 Violent Crime/100K 3,227 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,400 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates41.0978°N, 82.1218°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLorain County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 47.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience95.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 85 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 145 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 65 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 110 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 114 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 111 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 116 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 136 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 74 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 144 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 115 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 104 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 90 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 97 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 121 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 8 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 854 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 82 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 18 km 18
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 88 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 18 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 93 km 4
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 85 km 4
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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