Lorain County , Ohio

Population: 314,588 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $70,693 Home $207,200 Rent $916/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 314,588 residents, Lorain County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Ohio and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lorain County in the top 14% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$70,693
Median Income
household
$207,200
Home Value
median
$916/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $70,693
Per Capita Income $39,638
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Median Home Value $207,200
Median Gross Rent $916/mo
Owner Occupied 73.7%
Renter Occupied 26.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 314,588
Median Age 42.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 27.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.8%
Obesity
11.5%
Diabetes
15.3%
Smoking
38.8%
High Blood Pressure
27.5%
No Physical Activity
26.4%
Depression
38.9%
Insufficient Sleep
77.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 86.3  ·  86th national percentile

🌊 Flood
31.80
🌪️ Tornado
90.94
🌀 Hurricane
50.60
🔥 Wildfire
45.87
❄️ Winter Storm
90.45
🌍 Earthquake
74.62

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