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Stow, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Summit County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
34,317
Population
2,008/sq mi density
$91,933
Median Income
$45,313 per capita
$238,000
Home Value
$279,835 Zillow
$1,204
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
43
Violent Crime/100K
1,540 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,933 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Stow 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 Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,008/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1763°N, 81.4365°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Summit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron Fulton International (AKC) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.8 / 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)
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 | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Stow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").