Living in Lake County, Ohio
Lake County is a county in Ohio with a population of around 229,245, part of the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH MSA metro area. The main communities are Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,992/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $217K. The county has a moderate unemployment rate at 5.4%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and cool summers (highs around 75°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Lake County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Lake County, Ohio
Home price trend in Lake County
Top Cities and towns in Lake County
Eastlake
Population: 18,577
Home price:$158,170
Mentor
Population: 47,159
Home price:$226,801
Kirtland
Population: 6,866
Home price:$329,833
Wickliffe
Population: 12,750
Home price:$152,637
Painesville
Population: 19,563
Home price:$172,119
Willowick
Population: 14,171
Home price:$153,715
Willoughby Hills
Population: 9,485
Home price:$293,437
Willoughby
Population: 22,268
Home price:$190,487
Mentor-on-the-Lake
Population: 7,443
Home price:$169,192
Rent Price trend in Lake County
Demographics & Amenities in Lake County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
43.8 Years
Average Family Size
3
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Lake County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Lake County
Average Summer temperature
87°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
34.51 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Lake County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.1%
Total Employer Establishments
249,857
Poverty (%)
13.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
5.4%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Lake County
Cannabis
Decriminalized, Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inLake County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Lake County
Robbery
0.45/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.69/ per 1000
Burglary
10.28/ per 1000
Arson
0.34/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
4.8/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000