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Cuyahoga County, Ohio in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Cuyahoga County averaged 5.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 93% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0). The median household earns $64,468 and the unemployment rate was 1.9% in August 2026. Population: about 1,245,873 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Cuyahoga County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 7,087 violent and 24,206 property crimes per year. That is 5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 93% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0), and 56% higher than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 19.7 per 1,000 (Ohio: 16.6; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 66% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 196 homicide deaths a year in the county (15.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Cuyahoga County | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 7,087 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 164 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 642 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,615 | 1.3 | 0.50 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,666 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 24,206 | 19.7 | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 3,833 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,205 | 12.4 | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,168 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (55 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Cuyahoga County?
Half of households in Cuyahoga County make more than $64,468 and half make less; across Ohio the midpoint is $71,389. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,060. 16.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 1.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,091 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,245,873 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $64,468 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,060 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3% | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% | 90.1% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Cuyahoga County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Cuyahoga County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Cuyahoga County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Chemical & Minerals Reclamation. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 7 high-hazard dams in Cuyahoga County. 4 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam (89 ft) and Kerruish Stormwater Control Facility Dam (40 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
126 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 7,926,749 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Cuyahoga County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). In 2024, 6 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 7 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 118 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 15 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County had 43 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (29 active that day). Roads listed: I-77, I-71 and I-90. 31 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County has 343 public schools (2024-25) and 92 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 93 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 101 fire or EMS stations and 64 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Cuyahoga County
Gun shops
18 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Cuyahoga County (16 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 52 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 5 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Antiques & Estate Auctioneers (Berea), Atlantic Gun & Tackle (Bedford Heights), B & T Shooting Supplies (Middleburg Heights), Beachwood Auctions (Glenwillow), Best Pawn (Euclid), Best Pawn Shop LLC (North Randall), Cash America Pawn (Garfield Heights), Continental Fine Jewelry (North Royalton) and 8 more.
Liquor stores
29 liquor stores are on the map in Cuyahoga County: 99 cents and Up and The Liquor Store, Bank Street Wine and Spirits (Cleveland), Bi Rite Express State Liquor (Olmsted Falls), Collinwood State Liquor Agency (Cleveland), Golden Gate Beverage and Liquor (Mayfield Heights), Green Road Liquor (University Heights), Greenlite Beverage and Liquor (Cleveland), Joe D's Beverage and State Liquor Agency (North Royalton) and 21 more. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Cuyahoga County: Planned Parenthood (Cleveland), Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio-Bedford Heights Health Center (Bedford Heights), Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio-Old Brooklyn Health Center (Cleveland) and Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio-Rocky River Health Center (Rocky River).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County averaged 7,087 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 93% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 19.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Cuyahoga County?
$64,468 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,389 for Ohio and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Cuyahoga County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 1.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 12,091 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Cuyahoga County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Cuyahoga County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Cuyahoga County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Cuyahoga County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Chemical & Minerals Reclamation.
Is there road construction in Cuyahoga County right now?
Cuyahoga County had 43 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (29 active that day). Roads listed: I-77, I-71 and I-90. 31 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Cuyahoga County?
93 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Cuyahoga County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geauga County | 95,481 | 0.19 | $107,860 |
| Lake County | 232,216 | 0.96 | $80,925 |
| Lorain County | 317,129 | 1.9 | $73,347 |
| Medina County | 183,660 | 0.66 | $94,968 |
| Portage County | 161,956 | 0.98 | $75,766 |
| Summit County | 537,864 | 3.9 | $71,622 |
Cities in Cuyahoga County with their own page: Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood.
More: Ohio statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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