Wooster, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Wayne County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
27,012
Population
1,547/sq mi density
$65,888
Median Income
$33,270 per capita
$198,400
Home Value
$263,917 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
286
Violent Crime/100K
2,080 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,888 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wooster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8170°N, 81.9315°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Wooster has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").