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Wauseon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fulton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,387 Population 1,389/sq mi density
$74,337 Median Income $34,466 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $218,302 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 1,912 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,337 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wauseon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation752 ft (229 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density1,389/sq mi
Coordinates41.5534°N, 84.1401°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 131 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 144 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 112 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 100 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 112 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 130 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 91 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 103 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 72 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 84 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 55 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 104 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 112 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 95 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 56 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 66 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,821 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 50 km 7
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 77 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 54 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 42 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 95 km 1
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 77 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Wauseon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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