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Sylvania, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
19,038 Population 2,854/sq mi density
$95,610 Median Income $47,431 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $313,460 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,610 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvania 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation664 ft (202 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density2,854/sq mi
Coordinates41.7104°N, 83.7102°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLucas County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 37.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very 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 Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 142 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 73 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 121 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 117 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 149 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 112 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 65 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 49 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 130 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 26 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 118 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 122 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 27 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 55 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 73 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 68 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 68 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 140 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,294 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 23 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 10 km 18
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 90 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 14 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 57 km 17
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 44 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 90 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 58 km 6
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Sylvania has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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