Wauseon, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Fulton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
7,387
Population
1,389/sq mi density
$74,337
Median Income
$34,466 per capita
$143,400
Home Value
$233,915 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,337 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 752 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5534°N, 84.1401°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Wauseon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").