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Summit County, Ohio in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Summit County averaged 3.9 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 31% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0). Median household income is $71,622 and the unemployment rate was 3.8% in August 2026. Population: about 537,864 (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 Summit County?
Police agencies in Summit County reported an average of 2,080 violent crimes and 11,153 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.9: 31% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0), and close to the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 20.9 per 1,000, against 16.6 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (73%). CDC death records show about 48 homicide deaths a year in the county (8.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Summit County | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,080 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 35 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 341 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 187 | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,516 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 11,153 | 20.9 | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,320 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 8,751 | 16.4 | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,082 | 2.0 | 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 (23 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Summit County?
Median household income is $71,622, close to the statewide figure ($71,389). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,026. 14.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 10,166 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 537,864 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,622 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,700 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,026 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1% | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 67.5% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% | 90.1% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Summit County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Summit County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (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
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Summit County: Copley Square Plaza and Industrial Excess Landfill. 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 20 high-hazard dams in Summit County. 6 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 12 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Litchfield Dam (69 ft) and Gorge Plant Dam (57 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
54 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 242,125 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 Summit County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). EPA air monitors logged 1 day in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 31 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 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 37 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 4 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Summit County?
Summit County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-77, Interstate 277/U.S. Route 224 bridge deck replacement, Akron and I-480 bridge deck replacement, Hudson & Twinsburg. 7 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 Summit County?
Summit County has 149 public schools (2024-25) and 36 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 42 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 54 fire or EMS stations and 24 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 9 state parks or recreation areas: East Reservoir State Park, Hower Lake State Park, Long Lake State Park, Mud Lake State Park and North Reservoir State Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Summit County
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Summit County (6 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 38 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (Akron), Northfield Gun & Tackle (Northfield), Pro Armament Company (Cuyahoga Falls), Range USA (Akron), Range USA #25 (Akron) and Zeppelin Rifle Club INC (Akron).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map in Summit County: Copley Liquor Express, Cork'n'Brew Liquor Store (Akron), Lakemore Wine & Liquor (Akron), Leprechaun Liquor Store, One Stop Liquor, Silver Spirits, Twinsburg Beer Wine and Liquor (Twinsburg) and World Wines & Liquors (Northfield). 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
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Summit County: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio-Akron Health Center (Akron).
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 Summit County?
Summit County averaged 2,080 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.9 per 1,000 residents, 31% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 20.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Summit County?
$71,622 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,389 for Ohio and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Summit County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 10,166 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Summit County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Summit County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Summit County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Summit County: Copley Square Plaza and Industrial Excess Landfill.
Is there road construction in Summit County right now?
Summit County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-77, Interstate 277/U.S. Route 224 bridge deck replacement, Akron and I-480 bridge deck replacement, Hudson & Twinsburg. 7 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Summit County?
42 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Summit County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | 1,245,873 | 5.8 | $64,468 |
| Geauga County | 95,481 | 0.19 | $107,860 |
| Medina County | 183,660 | 0.66 | $94,968 |
| Portage County | 161,956 | 0.98 | $75,766 |
| Stark County | 373,713 | 3.6 | $67,934 |
| Wayne County | 116,588 | 1.2 | $73,574 |
Cities in Summit County with their own page: Akron, Cuyahoga Falls.
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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