Wickliffe, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,639 Population 2,742/sq mi density
$79,052 Median Income $38,105 per capita
$158,400 Home Value $203,125 Zillow
$1,234 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 770 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,052 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $1,234/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wickliffe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 113.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation706 ft (215 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density2,742/sq mi
Coordinates41.6063°N, 81.4680°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCuyahoga County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 113.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median54.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %37.2%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.83 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 91 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 8 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 67 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 37 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 39 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 31 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 44 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 39 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 33 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 67 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 140 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 8 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 38 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 25 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 20 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 13 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 86 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 82 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 101 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

254 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 991 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 52 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 80 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 80 km 16
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 44 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 34 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 19 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 76 km 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 69 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 32 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in

Wickliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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