County
Lake County, Ohio
Ohio · 232,217 residents (July 2025 estimate) · 8 ZIP codes · 23 cities, villages and townships
232,217 people (July 2025 estimate), -0.1% since the 2020 census; life expectancy 77.0 years; median household income $84,484 (2024). The county in numbers
Local events in Lake County
778 events in the next 90 days from 24 public calendars. All local events in Lake County
Checked October 20; the events page is refreshed daily.
Lake County in numbers
The public records that are kept county by county, in 28 blocks. Every figure names its source; a tile's small line gives the comparison or the date.
Population
How many people live here, how the count has moved since 2020 and since 1900, and how the USDA classes the county.
- residents, July 2025 estimate
- 232,217
- Census Bureau vintage 2025
- since the April 2020 census
- -0.1%
- from 232,517 in the Census Bureau's April 2020 estimates base
- births since July 2020
- 10,413
- deaths since July 2020
- 14,416
- net migration since July 2020
- +3,726
- people who moved in, minus people who moved out
- net domestic migration, 2025
- +408
- moved in from elsewhere in the U.S., minus moved out
- net international migration, 2025
- +267
Lake County has slightly shrunk since the 2020 census.
It is 10.7 times its 1900 size.
USDA rural-urban continuum code 1 of 9 (1 is the most metropolitan): metro - counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more.
USDA ERS county typology (2015 codes): a metro county with a manufacturing-dependent economy, with none of the ERS distress flags.
| Year | People | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 13,719 | first census that counted the county |
| 1850 | 14,654 | decennial census |
| 1900 | 21,680 | decennial census |
| 1950 | 75,979 | decennial census |
| 1970 | 197,200 | decennial census |
| 1990 | 215,499 | decennial census |
| 2000 | 227,482 | Census Bureau estimates base, April 1 |
| 2010 | 230,041 | decennial census |
| 2020 | 232,517 | Census Bureau estimates base, April 1 |
| 2025 | 232,217 | July estimate |
Source: Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (vintage 2025, join_popest.py); decennial counts 1900-1990 from 'Population of States and Counties of the United States 1790-1990', 2000/2010 from intercensal files; USDA ERS Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023; USDA ERS county typology codes, 2015 edition · Census population estimates · USDA ERS county codes · USDA ERS county typology · About this topic
Moving in and out
People on tax returns that changed county between the returns filed in 2022 and 2023, counted by the IRS.
- people moved in, 2022 to 2023
- 7,859
- on tax returns filed from a new county
- people moved out
- 7,349
- net people
- +510
- moved in, minus moved out
- people stayed put
- 192,634
- income that moved in
- $321 million
- adjusted gross income on the arrivals' 2023 returns
- income that moved out
- $312 million
- adjusted gross income on the leavers' 2023 returns
| From | People |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga, OH | 3,175 |
| Geauga, OH | 758 |
| Ashtabula, OH | 630 |
| To | People |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga, OH | 2,356 |
| Geauga, OH | 694 |
| Ashtabula, OH | 628 |
Source: IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration flows, 2022-2023 · IRS migration data · About this topic
Income and poverty
The Census Bureau's 2024 small-area estimates for the county.
- of residents below the poverty line, 2024
- 7.5%
- of children below the poverty line, 2024
- 9.7%
- median household income, 2024
- $84,484
Source: Census SAIPE 2024 county estimates · Census SAIPE · About this topic
Jobs and wages
Unemployment in the latest month and what employers in the county pay, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- unemployment rate, July 2026
- 2.8%
- 4.0% a year earlier
- people in the labor force, July 2026
- 127,433
- looking for work
- 3,627
- average weekly wage, first quarter of 2026
- $1,206
- +1.1% on the year
- jobs covered by unemployment insurance
- 98,198
- -0.1% on the year
- establishments
- 6,713
| Sector | Jobs | Average weekly wage |
|---|---|---|
| manufacturing | 21,060 | $1,600 |
| retail | 12,103 | $754 |
| health care and social assistance | 12,101 | $1,009 |
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics; BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2026 Q1 · BLS local unemployment · BLS QCEW · About this topic
The county economy
What the county produces and earns, from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- real GDP, 2024 (2017 dollars)
- $12.2 billion
- +5.1% since 2019
- GDP in 2024 dollars
- $15.7 billion
- current dollars, before adjusting for inflation
- personal income per person, 2024
- $66,609
- 14th of Ohio's 88 counties
- change in income per person since 2019
- +28.4%
- before inflation
Source: BEA regional accounts: county GDP (CAGDP1), per capita personal income (CAINC1), 2024 · BEA county GDP · About this topic
Businesses opening and closing
How many workplaces with employees opened and closed each year since 1978, how many people applied to start a business, and how many businesses run with no employees at all.
- workplaces opened in 2023
- 389
- 418 closed
- net workplaces, 2019 to 2023
- -427
- openings minus closings
- applications to start a business, 2025
- 2,716
- +63% since 2019
- businesses with no employees, 2023
- 17,947
- +20% since 2012
A workplace here is one location with paid employees: a chain with five stores is five. An application to start a business is a request for a federal employer number, not an opening, and most applicants never hire anyone.
| Years | Opened | Closed | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 to 1989 | 498 | 384 | +114 |
| the 1990s | 541 | 454 | +87 |
| the 2000s | 515 | 543 | -28 |
| the 2010s | 468 | 513 | -45 |
| 2020 to 2023 | 398 | 437 | -39 |
| Year | Opened | Closed | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 382 | 652 | -270 |
| 2020 | 311 | 468 | -157 |
| 2021 | 439 | 425 | +14 |
| 2022 | 451 | 436 | +15 |
| 2023 | 389 | 418 | -29 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Business Dynamics Statistics 1978-2023; Business Formation Statistics, county business applications 2005-2025; Nonemployer Statistics 2012-2023 · Census Business Dynamics Statistics · Census Business Formation Statistics, counties · Census Nonemployer Statistics · About this topic
Federal money
What the federal government obligated to the county in fiscal 2025, by county of performance; Social Security, Medicare and most benefits are not counted.
- in federal contracts performed in the county, fiscal 2025
- $137 million
- $591 a resident
- in federal grants, fiscal 2025
- $165 million
- $708 a resident
- in federal loans and loan guarantees
- $488,523
- in direct federal payments to people and organizations
- $1.6 billion
Source: USAspending federal awards by county of performance, fiscal 2025 · USAspending · About this topic
Health rankings
County Health Rankings 2025 measures for the county, with the Ohio figure alongside.
- life expectancy at birth
- 77.0 years
- Ohio 75.2
- years of life lost before 75, per 100,000 (premature death)
- 7,978.7
- Ohio 9,740
- population health group among U.S. counties
- 3 of 10
- 1 is healthiest
- community conditions group among U.S. counties
- 3 of 10
- 1 is best
- of children in poverty
- 15.1%
- Ohio 17.5%
- uninsured
- 6.2%
- Ohio 7.1%
No community water system in the county had a health-based drinking water violation in the rankings' reporting year.
| Measure | Lake County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (years) | 77.0 | 75.2 |
| Years of potential life lost before 75, per 100,000 (premature death) | 7,978.7 | 9,740 |
| Adults in fair or poor health | 16.3% | 17.9% |
| Uninsured | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Children in poverty | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| Median household income | $73,559 | $67,873 |
| Income inequality (80th to 20th percentile household income ratio) | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Households with severe housing problems | 9.5% | 12.7% |
| People per primary care physician | 2,417 | 1,328 |
| People per mental health provider | 316 | 286 |
| People per dentist | 1,486 | 1,535 |
| Preventable hospital stays per 100,000 Medicare enrollees | 3,134 | 3,033 |
| Medicare enrollees with a flu vaccination | 53% | 51% |
| Injury deaths per 100,000 | 102.2 | 100.7 |
| Suicides per 100,000 | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Child deaths per 100,000 (under 18) | 39.2 | 59.2 |
| Infant deaths per 1,000 live births | 4.3 | 7.0 |
| Teen births per 1,000 females 15 to 19 | 8.9 | 17.4 |
| Average daily fine-particle pollution (PM2.5, µg/m³) | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Any drinking water violation in the county | No | |
| Population used by the rankings | 231,640 | |
| Population health group (1 to 10 among U.S. counties; 1 is healthiest) | 3 | |
| Community conditions group (1 to 10 among U.S. counties; 1 is best) | 3 |
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025 (University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute) · County Health Rankings · About this topic
Cancer
New cancers and cancer deaths per 100,000 people, age-adjusted, from the National Cancer Institute's State Cancer Profiles.
- new cancers a year per 100,000 people, age-adjusted, 2018 to 2022
- 488.8
- 95% confidence interval 477.8 to 500.1 · Ohio 472.9 · U.S. 448.6
- cases a year
- 1,640
- incidence trend
- stable
- cancer deaths a year per 100,000, age-adjusted, 2019 to 2023
- 155.6
- Ohio 160.3 · U.S. 145.4
- cancer deaths a year
- 550
- death-rate trend
- falling
- -1.7% a year
| Site | Per 100,000 | Ohio | Cases a year | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung | 61.0 | 63.6 | 218 | falling |
| Colorectal | 36.4 | 38.4 | 119 | falling |
| Female breast | 135.9 | 133.0 | 230 | stable |
| Prostate | 118.1 | 120.8 | 205 | stable |
| Leukemia | 14.4 | 13.0 | 47 | stable |
| Bladder | 22.7 | 21.8 | 80 | stable |
Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles, county incidence 2018-2022 and mortality 2019-2023 · NCI cancer profiles · About this topic
Drug overdoses
Provisional overdose death counts by county from the CDC, 12 months at a time.
- overdose deaths in the 12 months ending December 2025
- 23
- CDC provisional count
- deaths per 100,000 residents
- 9.9
- Ohio 20.8
- deaths a year earlier
- 53
- highest 12-month total since 2020
- 98
- 12 months ending April 2021
Source: CDC NCHS provisional county drug overdose deaths, 12-month-ending counts; CDC VSRR for the Ohio row · CDC overdose data · About this topic
Medicare
Who in the county is on Medicare and how they are covered, from CMS enrollment counts.
- people on Medicare, 2025
- 60,162
- 26% of residents
- aged 65 or over
- 55,258
- younger people with disabilities
- 4,904
- chose a Medicare Advantage plan
- 55.1%
- also on Medicaid
- 9.6%
- with Part D drug coverage
- 85.2%
- enrollment since 2020
- +11.6%
- 53,907 enrollees then
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment by county, 2025 · CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment · About this topic
Severe weather
Hail, wind, flooding and tornado reports logged for the county in NOAA's Storm Events database.
- severe weather reports, 2016 to 2026
- 97
- NOAA Storm Events log
- injuries
- 5
- in reported damage
- $682,500
- largest hail
- 1.25 in
- May 21, 2022
- strongest measured gust
- 63 mph
- May 4, 2018
The costliest event was tornadoes on August 24, 2023, $200,000 in damage. A tornado with estimated peak winds of 110 mph impacted Mentor. The tornado began just west of Dartmoor Road near Mentor Avenue, where large trees were downed.
| Kind | Reports |
|---|---|
| damaging thunderstorm wind | 71 |
| hail | 12 |
| flash floods | 6 |
| river and street flooding | 5 |
| Kind | Reports |
|---|---|
| high wind | 15 |
| lake-effect snow | 14 |
| winter storms | 9 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events database, 2016-2026 · NOAA storm events · About this topic
Weather warnings
Every warning, watch and advisory the National Weather Service has issued for the county since 2015.
- tornado warnings since 2015
- 6
- severe thunderstorm warnings
- 121
- flash flood warnings
- 14
- winter storm or blizzard warnings
- 18
- warnings, watches and advisories in all
- 981
| Product | Count |
|---|---|
| Tornado Warning | 6 |
| Tornado Watch | 7 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 121 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 14 |
| Flood Warning | 39 |
| Areal Flood Warning | 12 |
| Areal Flood Advisory | 61 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 17 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 108 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 |
| Excessive Heat Warning | 2 |
| Heat Advisory | 11 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 |
| Wind Chill Warning | 4 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 6 |
| Year | Warnings |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Source: National Weather Service warnings/watches/advisories, Iowa Environmental Mesonet VTEC archive, since 2015 · IEM warning archive · About this topic
Drought
How often the U.S. Drought Monitor has put the county in drought since 2000.
- weeks in moderate drought or worse since 2020
- 11
- of them severe or worse
- 0
- weeks at least abnormally dry since 2020
- 48
- of all weeks since 2000 in drought
- 4%
The worst reading since 2000 was severe drought in August 2016.
As of September 1, 2026: no drought.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor weekly county statistics, 2000-2026 · U.S. Drought Monitor · About this topic
The long-run climate
Average temperature and precipitation over the whole county since 1895, from NOAA's county climate series; only complete years count.
- average year, 1996 to 2025
- 50.7 °F
- 47.6 °F in 1901 to 1930 · 48.3 °F in 1951 to 1980
- change since 1901 to 1930
- +3.1 °F
- warmest year since 1895
- 2024
- 54.0 °F
- precipitation in the average year, 1996 to 2025
- 42.8 in
- 36.6 in 1901 to 1930 (+16.9%)
- wettest year since 1895
- 2011
- 61.4 inches
- average temperature, 2025
- 50.3 °F
- 39.5 inches of precipitation
Source: NOAA nClimDiv county monthly temperature and precipitation, 1895-2026 (climdiv-tmpccy / climdiv-pcpncy) · NOAA climate at a glance · About this topic
Hazard mitigation
FEMA-funded projects in the county that reduce future flood, storm and other losses: buyouts, plans, studies and equipment.
- hazard mitigation projects since 2005
- 4
- FEMA grants, program years 2005 to 2020
- total project worth
- $9 million
- $6 million federal
- properties covered
- 80
Largest: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine for Painesville, $3 million (fiscal 2005).
| Project type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 |
| Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 |
Source: OpenFEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance projects, v4 API · OpenFEMA · About this topic
Air quality this year
The EPA's daily county air quality index for 2026 so far: how many days were good, moderate or worse, and the year's peak.
- good air days in 2026 so far
- 85
- of 120 days indexed through April 30, 2026
- moderate days
- 35
- days unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse
- 0
- peak air quality index
- 80
- Ozone, April 30, 2026
Source: EPA daily county AQI file for 2026 (January to the file's latest date) · EPA air data files · About this topic
Clean air standards
Which federal air standards the county fails or once failed, from the EPA's Green Book.
Lake County is a maintenance area for the ozone (2008) standard (Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, OH area, redesignated 2017), the ozone (2015) standard (Cleveland, OH area, redesignated 2026), the fine particulate (1997) standard (Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, OH area, redesignated 2013), the fine particulate (2006) standard (Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, OH area, redesignated 2013), the sulfur dioxide (2010) standard (Lake County, OH area, redesignated 2019), meaning it once failed that standard and must keep a plan to stay clean.
| Standard | Area | Classification | Status | Redesignated | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ozone (2008) | Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, OH | Marginal | maintenance | 2017 | whole county |
| ozone (2015) | Cleveland, OH | Serious | maintenance | 2026 | whole county |
| fine particulate (1997) | Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, OH | Former Subpart 1 | maintenance | 2013 | whole county |
| fine particulate (2006) | Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, OH | Former Subpart 1 | maintenance | 2013 | whole county |
| sulfur dioxide (2010) | Lake County, OH | maintenance | 2019 | whole county |
Source: EPA Green Book county nonattainment/maintenance status (nayro.xls, September 2026) · EPA Green Book · About this topic
Air toxics
The EPA's modeled lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics across the county.
- lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics
- 20 in a million
- EPA AirToxScreen 2020
Mostly formaldehyde (14.9 in a million) and carbon tetrachloride (3 in a million).
Source: EPA AirToxScreen 2020 · EPA AirToxScreen · About this topic
Water use
The 2015 figures are the U.S. Geological Survey's last county estimate, made a different way; the two are not a trend.
- million gallons of fresh water withdrawn a day, 2015 (USGS estimate)
- 185.3
- people served by public water systems, 2015
- 217,500
- 62 gallons a person a day used at home
- people supplying their own water at home, 2015
- 11,700
| Use | Million gallons a day |
|---|---|
| All uses | 185.3 |
| Public water systems | 22.8 |
| Power plants (thermoelectric) | 151.4 |
| Industry (own supply) | 0.1 |
| Irrigation | 10.2 |
| Mining | 0.0 |
| Livestock | 0.0 |
| Fish farms (aquaculture) | 0.0 |
Source: USGS 2015 county water-use census (Dieter and others 2018) · ODNR Water Withdrawal Atlas (archived copy) · USGS county water use 2015 · About this topic
Fluoridated water
The share of county residents on community water whose water is fluoridated, from the Ohio Department of Health.
- of residents on community water receive fluoridated water
- 100%
Source: Ohio Department of Health county fluoridation profiles (DataOhio) · ODH fluoridation report (DataOhio) · EPA SDWIS search · About this topic
Firefighting foam (PFAS)
PFAS-based aqueous film-forming foam registered in the county with Ohio EPA, which is collecting it for disposal so it is never sprayed again.
- fire departments or other holders registered
- 6
- of PFAS-based AFFF foam registered with Ohio EPA
- 360 gal
- in sealed containers
- 185 gal
- in opened containers
- 175 gal
Source: Ohio EPA AFFF firefighting-foam inventory · Ohio EPA PFAS · About this topic
Road salt grants
H2Ohio pays for brine makers, calibrated spreaders and covered salt barns so less chloride reaches streams and wells.
- H2Ohio chloride-reduction grants awarded in the county
- 4
Source: Ohio EPA H2Ohio chloride reduction grants · Ohio EPA chloride reduction grants · About this topic
Farms
The county's farms in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. A dash means NASS published no figure: withheld to protect individual farms, or none reported.
- farms, 2022
- 243
- 57 acres to a farm on average
- acres in farms
- 13,886
- 8,020 acres of cropland
- of the county's land is cropland
- 5.4%
- farm products sold, 2022
- $98 million
- 0% from livestock, poultry and their products
| Crop or animal | Acres or head |
|---|---|
| Corn for grain (acres harvested) | 218 |
| Soybeans (acres harvested) | 987 |
| Irrigated land (acres) | 2,665 |
| Cattle and calves | 232 |
| Hogs and pigs | 41 |
| Egg-laying chickens | 1,358 |
| Broilers and other meat chickens | 1,237 |
| Turkeys | 111 |
Source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture county totals (Quick Stats bulk file) · USDA Census of Agriculture · NASS 2022 county profile · About this topic
Farm pesticides
Pesticides applied on the county's farms in 2018 as estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey, in kilograms of active ingredient.
- of pesticide active ingredient used on farms, 2018
- 2,445 kg
- USGS estimate (preliminary, high estimate)
- per square mile of land
- 10.6 kg
- 84th of Ohio's 88 counties, most per square mile first
- atrazine
- 102 kg
- glyphosate
- 809 kg
- compounds with an estimate
- 148
| Compound | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| glyphosate | 809 |
| sulfur | 201 |
| metolachlor | 151 |
| captan | 121 |
| atrazine | 102 |
Source: USGS preliminary county agricultural pesticide-use estimates, 2018 (high estimate) · USGS county pesticide-use estimates, 2018 · About this topic
Rail accidents
Accidents railroads reported to the Federal Railroad Administration in the county since 2010. Yard mishaps at walking speed dominate; main-line derailments are the rare, dangerous ones.
- rail equipment accidents since 2010
- 5
- FRA Form 54
- derailments
- 3
Source: FRA Form 54 rail equipment accident reports, county fallback for railAccidentLine() · FRA rail equipment accidents (Form 54) · About this topic
House records
Where the house-by-house records on this county's ZIP pages come from, and how current they are.
- parcel records placed on the map
- 91,943
- snapshot of September 19, 2026
Lake County Auditor, public parcel, tax-comparison and sales layers (no bulk dwelling characteristics).
Office: Lake County Auditor, 105 Main St, Painesville OH 44077 (Tyler iasWorld Public Access, auditor.lakecountyohio.gov), published through the Lake County GIS department: the ArcGIS Server at gis.lakecountyohio.gov and the county ArcGIS Online organisation B46Y85jouykB6S9l (Lake County GIS Hub, gis-lakeohgis.opendata.arcgis.com).
These are full appraisal records: every house's year built, value and sales history opens from its ZIP page.
Source: Lake County Auditor, public parcel, tax-comparison and sales layers (no bulk dwelling characteristics), snapshot 2026-09-19 · Lake County Auditor · About this topic
What stands out
Where this county sits among Ohio's 88 on the measures the atlas tracks, and the sentences the inference engine built from them. Rankings and associations only: nothing here says one measure causes another, and a county-level pattern is not a fact about anyone who lives here.
- measures flagged for this county
- 2
- 1 in the worst tenth of the 88
- of the 85 counties with anything flagged
- 74th worst
- health, safety
- losing ground on Ohio
- 1
- the gap to the state is widening
- peer group the engine compares it against
- metro
"Losing ground on Ohio" compares trends, not levels: a county can be losing ground while its own number improves, if the rest of the state improved faster over the same years.
Across Ohio, share of adults with chronic kidney disease and population, age 65 and over per 10,000 residents move together. Lake County is an exception: its population, age 65 and over per 10,000 residents is 2,085.8 (2022), far higher than the statewide pattern predicts from its share of adults with chronic kidney disease of 3.3% (2023). Sources: CDC; Ohio Department of Health.
Lake County's average weekly wage in finance and insurance rose from $1,054 in 2015 to $1,936 in 2024, a change of +84%, the 2nd steepest rise among the 88 Ohio counties with the data. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lake County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with coronary heart disease (5.4%, 2025) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,039, 2022), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.86 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
Lake County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with COPD (6.1%, 2025) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,039, 2022), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.85 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
Lake County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with a cognitive disability (12.7%, 2025) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,039, 2022), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.86 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
Lake County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with chronic kidney disease (2.6%, 2023) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,039, 2022), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.82 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
Lake County is among Ohio's ten lowest for share of adults with coronary heart disease (5.4%, 2025) and among the ten highest for labor force per 10,000 residents (5,474.4, 2025), two measures that move in opposite directions across the state (rank correlation -0.85 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lake County is among Ohio's ten highest for share of adults screened for cholesterol (85.3%, 2025) and among the ten highest for total adjusted gross income per resident ($41,039, 2022), two measures that move together across the state (rank correlation 0.80 with population held fixed). Sources: CDC; IRS Statistics of Income.
| Measure | Latest | Ohio median | Rank, worst first | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (County Health Rankings) | 203.1 per 100,000 (2019) | 114.8 | 18th of 84 | 203.1 from 118.4 since 2012 · losing ground on Ohio |
| Share of adults with a cancer diagnosis (non-skin, crude) | 10.2% (2025) | 9.6% | 8th of 88 |
Source: Cracked Buckeye inference engine (scripts/inference) over the county-year panel, run 2026-09-21 · What moves with what across Ohio
Places
The 23 cities, villages and townships whose residents live mostly in Lake County, with the population of each.
Cities 9
Villages 9
ZIP codes
The 8 ZIP codes whose residents live mostly in Lake County, largest first. Each links to its own page; the water system column links to the utility serving most of its residents.
| ZIP | Name | Residents | Water system | Radon | Home value | School district | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44060 | Mentor | 60,360 | Aqua Ohio - Mentor 97% Lake Erie |
3.0 pCi/L average radon | Median home $245,300 | Mentor Exempted Village 4.5 stars overall | 0.4% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44077 | Painesville | 58,253 | Painesville City 45% Lake Erie |
3.5 pCi/L average radon | Median home $221,200 | Painesville Township Local 3.5 stars overall | 2.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44094 | Willoughby | 37,634 | Lake County West Water Subdistrict 68% Lake Erie |
2.4 pCi/L average radon | Median home $259,900 | Willoughby-Eastlake City 3.5 stars overall | 1.6% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44095 | Eastlake | 32,616 | Lake County West Water Subdistrict 97% Lake Erie |
1.7 pCi/L average radon | Median home $169,700 | Willoughby-Eastlake City 3.5 stars overall | 2.2% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44057 | Madison Township and Madison | 19,447 | Lake County East Water Subdistrict 56% Lake Erie |
3.4 pCi/L average radon | Median home $180,300 | Madison Local 3.5 stars overall | 2.3% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44092 | Wickliffe | 16,786 | Lake County West Water Subdistrict 92% Lake Erie |
2.0 pCi/L average radon | Median home $175,600 | Wickliffe City 3.5 stars overall | 0.2% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44081 | Perry Township and Perry | 6,930 | Lake County East Water Subdistrict 92% Lake Erie |
4.7 pCi/L average radon | Median home $242,600 | Perry Local 4.5 stars overall | 0.9% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 44045 | Grand River | 421 | Painesville City 100% Lake Erie |
2.4 pCi/L average radon | Median home $162,500 | Painesville Township Local 3.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Source: residents: 2020 Census (POP100, ZCTA) · water systems: EPA SDWIS + service-area-boundary join · radon: Ohio Department of Health radon test results by ZIP since 2010 · home value: Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year by ZCTA (housing/commute tables) · school districts: Ohio school district boundaries (OGRIP via ODOT) · flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
On the map
Open the map fitted to Lake County. Every ZIP code in the table above links to its page, and each page opens the map at that ZIP.
Historic places: 74 National Register listings in Lake County. See every one on the map, each with its record and its National Park Service file.
Rankings within the county
The county's ZIP codes ranked by what the map measures; each heading links to the topic's page.
Local government
Who holds office in Lake County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Turnout
| Election | Registered | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 general | 161,225 | 51,385 | 31.9% |
| 2025-05-06 primary | 166,350 | 16,609 | 10.0% |
| 2024-11-05 general | 165,578 | 130,116 | 78.6% |
| 2024-03-19 primary | 162,494 | 36,202 | 22.3% |
| 2023-11-07 general | 161,738 | 90,707 | 56.1% |
| 2023-05-02 primary | 56,956 | 8,914 | 15.7% |
| 2022-11-08 general | 162,255 | 95,794 | 59.0% |
| 2022-05-03 primary | 160,733 | 42,816 | 26.6% |
| 2021-11-02 general | 162,134 | 44,509 | 27.5% |
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Term 1/1/23 | John Plecnik | Republican | 2026 | 38079 Euclid Ave Ste.3 Willoughby, OH 44094 |
| Commissioner Term 1/2/25 | Morgan McIntosh | Republican | 2028 | 9880 Judges Ct. Concord, OH 44060 |
| Commissioner Term 1/3/25 | Morris W. Beverage, III | Republican | 2028 | 4025 Green St. Perry, OH 44081 |
| Prosecutor | Charles E. Coulson | Republican | 2028 | |
| Clerk of Courts | Carl DiFranco | Republican | 2028 | 6205 Colleen Dr. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Sheriff | Frank Leonbruno | Republican | 2028 | |
| Recorder | Becky Lynch | Republican | 2028 | 8040 King Memorial Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 |
| Treasurer | Michael Zuren | Republican | 2028 | 8375 Ashford St. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Auditor | Christopher A. Galloway | Republican | 2026 | 6440 Auburn Rd. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Engineer | Alan Exley | Republican | 2028 | 7720 Marewood Pl. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Coroner | David J. Keep | Republican | 2028 | 8126 Rainbow Dr. Concord, Oh 44077 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | 5: Issue 5. Tax Levy (Renewal) - Lake County Senior Services | 69,796 | 23,410 | Passed (74.88% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 3C (Democratic primary) | Adam Downing 63, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 3C (Republican primary) | Lisa M. Patton 94, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 3B (Democratic primary) | Frank Kunstel 63, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 3A (Republican primary) | Deborah Clarke 100, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 2C (Democratic primary) | Carol M. Siciliano 49, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 2C (Republican primary) | Keith Beck 108, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 2B (Democratic primary) | Joseph P. Shriver 42, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 2A (Republican primary) | Patrick Jesberger 81, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 1B (Republican primary) | Frank McCarty 73, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 1A (Democratic primary) | Daniel P. Troy 65, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willowick City 1A (Republican primary) | Cynthia Rising 87, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills FF (Republican primary) | Christopher Hallum 118, 64.84%; Leonard Manfredi 64, 35.16% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills EE (Republican primary) | Dale H. Fellows 105, 64.02%; Nico Viola 59, 35.98% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills DD (Democratic primary) | Kevin Malecek 63, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills DD (Republican primary) | Tony Fistek 40, 39.22%; John Plecnik 62, 60.78% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills CC (Republican primary) | Matt Gray 83, 57.64%; Tony Sandy 61, 42.36% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills BB (Republican primary) | Scott Kordos 74, 49.33%; Daniel Philipp 76, 50.67% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills AA (Democratic primary) | Robert Lacey 56, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby Hills AA (Republican primary) | Mark Belich 135, 54.66%; Virginia R. Bing 112, 45.34% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby City 6C (Republican primary) | Helen Lekson 49, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby City 6B (Republican primary) | Martin A. Phillips, III 86, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby City 6A (Republican primary) | George Phillips 88, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby City 5C (Democratic primary) | Jerome P. Ranally 64, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby City 5C (Republican primary) | Margie Bizjak 108, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee, Precinct Willoughby City 5B (Democratic primary) | Lisa Mastrangelo 56, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Health Indicators (the Auditor of State's 17 measures; critical / cautionary / positive): 2020 4 / 1 / 12; 2021 1 / 3 / 13; 2022 1 / 2 / 14; 2023 1 / 2 / 14; 2024 0 / 2 / 15; 2025 0 / 1 / 15.
- Financial Audit, 2024, released 2025-09-30
- Performance Audit, 2025, released 2025-09-25
- Financial Audit, 2023, released 2024-09-26
School districts
Auburn Vocational School District
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2025-12-30
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-02-25
Chardon Local School District: 0 of 1 money issues passed since 2021
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Karen Blankenship | Republican | 2027 | 14905 Sisson Rd. Chardon, OH 44024 |
| Member | Andrea Clark | Democratic | 2027 | 124 Sugarbush Gln. Chardon, OH 44024 |
| Member | James Midyette | Republican | 2027 | 9900 Campton Ridge Dr. Chardon, OH 44024 |
| Member | Gordon Landies | Republican | 2029 | 10161 Griswold Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 |
| Member | Ash Galhotra | 2029 | 10400 Sherman Rd. Chardon, OH 44024 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2021: 0 of 1 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-02 | 4: Issue 4. Bond Issue - Chardon Local School District | 0 | 3 | Failed |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Ash Galhotra 1, 100.0%; Gordon Landies 0; Write-In: Unqualified 0; Write-In: Sharon Madger 0 |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Karen Blankenship 3, 42.86%; Andrea Clark 1, 14.29%; Sharon Madger 2, 28.57%; James Midyette 0; Guy R. Wilson 1, 14.29% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Todd Albright 2, 33.33%; Madelon Horvath 0; CJ Paterniti 0; Gina Payne 1, 16.67%; Alicia Taylor 3, 50.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2022
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Justin A. Levine | 2027 | 319 New 4th St. Fairport, OH 44077 | |
| Member | Sherry Maruschak | Republican | 2027 | 528 3rd St Fairport, OH 44077 |
| Member | Amy L. Neff | 2027 | 224 New St. Fairport, OH 44077 | |
| Member | Tim Miller | Democratic | 2029 | 433 3rd St. Fairport, OH 44077 |
| Member | Coleen Moskowitz | Republican | 2029 | 201 East St. Fairport, OH 44077 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | 3: Issue 3. Tax Levy (Substitute) - Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District | 796 | 372 | Passed (68.15% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Karen K. Bidlack 207, 17.28%; Corey C. Hites 257, 21.45%; William P. Lukshaw 81, 6.76%; Tim Miller 277, 23.12%; Coleen Moskowitz 376, 31.39% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Justin A. Levine 461, 18.34%; Sherry Maruschak 562, 22.36%; Amy Neff 714, 28.41%; Quentin W. Piotrowski 334, 13.29%; Doug Schafer 442, 17.59% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Karen K. Bidlack 537, 54.19%; William P. Lukshaw 454, 45.81% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Doug Schafer 633, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-02-17
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-18
Health Care Benefits Program of Lake County Schools Council
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-05-19
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-05-08
iSTEM Geauga Early College High School
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2022 to 2024, released 2025-03-27
Kirtland Local School District: 3 of 3 money issues passed since 2022
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Sheila Dikowicz | Republican | 2027 | 7250 Raccoon Hill Dr. Kirtland, OH 44094 |
| Member | Matthew Whittaker | Republican | 2027 | 10324 Longview Dr Kirtland, OH 44094 |
| Member | Christina Andow | Republican | 2029 | 8645 Palomino Trl. Kirtland, OH 44094 |
| Member | Joshua Hayes | Republican | 2029 | 8056 Springer Dr. Kirtland, OH 44094 |
| Member | John Warren | Republican | 2029 | 8121 Alpenrose Dr. Kirtland, OH 44094 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 3 of 3 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | 1: Issue 1. Tax Levy (Renewal) Emergency Requirements - Kirtland Local School District | 1,061 | 735 | Passed (59.08% for) |
| 2023-05-02 | 1: Issue 1. Tax Levy (Renewal) Emergency Requirements - Kirtland Local School District | 732 | 350 | Passed (67.65% for) |
| 2022-05-03 | 1: Issue 1. Tax Levy (Renewal) TO AVOID AN OPERATING DEFICICT - Kirtland Local School District | 1,257 | 787 | Passed (61.5% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Christina Andow 719, 21.06%; Jeffrey Balcerski 568, 16.64%; AAron Godwin 378, 11.07%; Joshua Hayes 879, 25.75%; John Warren 870, 25.48% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Sheila E. Dikowicz 1,719, 34.95%; AAron Godwin 603, 12.26%; Josh Haladyna 1,062, 21.59%; Matthew T. Whittaker 1,535, 31.21% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Shannon S. Green 1,152, 26.06%; Joshua Hayes 1,135, 25.68%; Kathryn Talty 973, 22.01%; Jonathan A. Withrow 1,160, 26.24% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2025, released 2026-09-03
Lake County School Financing District
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Audited as Part of Primary Government, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-04-09
- Audited as Part of Primary Government, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-20
Madison Local School District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Jean Sency | Democratic | 2027 | 2538 Dock Rd. Madison, OH 44057 |
| Member | Brian Horvath | Republican | 2027 | 1937 Haines Rd. Madison, OH 44057 |
| Member | Ben Holt | Republican | 2029 | 111 Safford St. Madison, OH 44057 |
| Member | Jessica S. Martin | Democratic | 2029 | 262 Appaloosa Trl. Madison, OH 44057 |
| Member | Sidorela Stani | 2029 | 2455 Forest Glen Rd. Madison, OH 44057 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | 1: Issue 1. Tax Levy (Renewal) Emergency Requirements - Madison Local School District | 1,599 | 1,399 | Passed (53.34% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Cameron Hamman 691, 7.83%; C. Michelle Hayes 1,006, 11.39%; Ben Holt 1,719, 19.47%; Jessica S. Martin 2,149, 24.34%; Sidorela Stani 1,898, 21.5%; Jeff Thompson 1,366, 15.47% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Brian D. Horvath 3,472, 55.06%; Jean Sency 2,834, 44.94% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Shawn Douglas 1,648, 22.09%; C. Michelle Hayes 1,375, 18.43%; Toni Rogers 1,215, 16.28%; D. Jeff Thompson 1,848, 24.77%; Robert White 1,375, 18.43% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Brian D. Horvath 2,110, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-08-11
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-06-05
Mentor Exempted Village School District: 1 of 2 money issues passed since 2023
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Lauren M. Marchaza | Democratic | 2027 | 7816 Oakridge Dr. Concord, OH 44060 |
| Member | Rose M. Ioppolo | Republican | 2027 | 9889 Judges Ct. Concord, OH 44060 |
| Member | Maggie Cook | Democratic | 2029 | 9592 Hoose Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 |
| Member | Robert Haag | Democratic | 2029 | 4791 Lakeview Dr. Mentor, OH 44060 |
| Member | Daniel Hardesty | Democratic | 2029 | 7194 Hodgson Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2023: 1 of 2 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | 3: Issue 3. Tax Levy (Additional) General Permanent Improvements - Mentor EVSD | 12,347 | 13,271 | Failed (48.2% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | 4: Issue 4. Tax Levy (Renewal) To Avoid an Operating Deficit - Mentor EVSD | 16,072 | 9,763 | Passed (62.21% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Christine Henninger 2,767, 6.94%; Rose Ioppolo 10,160, 25.46%; Lauren Marchaza 9,618, 24.11%; Gil Martello 8,528, 21.37%; Lyndsie Wall 8,825, 22.12% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | E. Kenneth Buckley 3,791, 14.1%; Maggie Cook 4,807, 17.88%; Christine Henninger 2,440, 9.07%; Virginia Jeschelnig 4,599, 17.1%; Annie Payne 4,394, 16.34%; Diane Popelas 4,391, 16.33%; Brandon Towns 2,467, 9.17% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-01-13
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-01-14
Painesville City Local School District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2022
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Dorothy I. Jennings | Republican | 2027 | 115 Levan Dr. Painesville, OH 44077 |
| Member | Jessica L. Sams | 2027 | 90 Carroll Ave. Painesville, OH 44077 | |
| Member | Frances E. Webb | Democratic | 2027 | 669 W. Jackson St. Painesville, OH 44077 |
| Member | Steve Costell | 2029 | 198 Ardmore Blvd. Painesville, OH 44077 | |
| Member | Mary Hada | Democratic | 2029 | 212 Cedarbrook Dr. Painesville, OH 44077 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | 3: Issue 3. Tax Levy (Renewal) - Painesville City Local School District | 1,788 | 1,180 | Passed (60.24% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education | Write-In: Mary E. Hada 351, 32.32%; Write-In: Steve Costell 247, 22.74%; Write-In: Antonio Marinelli 121, 11.14%; Write-In: Katie J. Briggs 116, 10.68%; Write-In: Stacy Marinelli 105, 9.67%; Write-In: David McClain, Jr. 88, 8.1%; Write-In: Unqualified 58, 5.34% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Dorothy Jennings 1,092, 25.43%; Jessica Savage 1,048, 24.41%; Charles Tackett 960, 22.36%; Frances Webb 1,194, 27.81% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Write-In: Antonio S. Marinelli 291, 50.0%; Write-In: Lois Osborn 258, 44.33%; Write-In: Unqualified 33, 5.67% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Allison Alexander 464, 26.16%; Kathleen Powers Dolney 653, 36.81%; Kelly Falkner Williams 657, 37.03% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-02-05
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-11
Perry Local School District
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Nicole Trefzger | Republican | 2027 | 3923 Charles Wy. Perry, OH 44081 |
| Member | Kathleen L. Ciolli | 2027 | 3922 Charles Wy. Perry, OH 44081 | |
| Member | Mary Cooper-Foley | Republican | 2029 | 2124 Townline Rd. North Perry, OH 44057 |
| Member | Jennifer Grega | 2029 | 4039 S. Ridge Rd. Perry, OH 44081 | |
| Member | Jesse Lydic II | Republican | 2029 | 4336 Mill Pond Cir. Perry, OH 44082 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Kathleen Ciolli 1,540, 29.17%; Jennifer Grega 699, 13.24%; Chandice A. Richards 1,440, 27.28%; Nicole Trefzger 1,600, 30.31% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Mary Cooper-Foley 1,166, 26.91%; Ashley M. Hacking 1,006, 23.22%; Jesse Lydic, II 1,094, 25.25%; Andrew Roberts 1,067, 24.62% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-01-08
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2024-12-31
Riverside Local School District: 0 of 1 money issues passed since 2022
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Lori Krenisky | Republican | 2027 | 12840 Huntoon Rd Leroy, OH 44077 |
| Member | Denise Brewster | Republican | 2027 | 7207 Alexander Rd. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Member | Joseph Audino | Republican | 2029 | 1929 Pinewood Ln. Painesville, OH 44077 |
| Member | Belinda Glavic Grassi | Republican | 2029 | 6351 Painesville Ravenna Rd. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Member | Jimmielee Vires | Republican | 2029 | 12314 Meredith Ln. Concord, OH 44077 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 0 of 1 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 | 1: Issue 1. Bond Issue New Construction - Riverside Local School District | 2,729 | 8,640 | Failed (24.0% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Denise Brewster 7,062, 33.82%; Lori Krenisky 6,007, 28.76%; Beverly Schilero 5,367, 25.7%; Christian Weiss, III 2,448, 11.72% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Scott Fishel 3,731, 19.22%; Belinda Glavic Grassi 2,990, 15.4%; Jennifer Harden 2,967, 15.28%; Jack Miley 2,919, 15.04%; Deirdre D. Raimey 1,933, 9.96%; Beverly Schilero 2,931, 15.1%; Robert Zames 1,942, 10.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-03-26
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-18
Wickliffe City School District: 0 of 1 money issues passed since 2025
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Gail J. Willis | Democratic | 2027 | 28979 Sherbrook Dr. Wickliffe, OH 44092 |
| Member | Carlo A. Marine | 2027 | 1931 Frances Dr. Wickliffe, OH 44092 | |
| Member | Katie Ball | Republican | 2025 | 28815 Coulby Ct. Wickliffe, OH 44092 |
| Member | Char Camino | Republican | 2029 | 1830 Cedarhurst Dr. Wickliffe, OH 44092 |
| Member | Tom Cull | 2029 | 1703 Mount Carmel Dr. Wickliffe, OH 44092 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2025: 0 of 1 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | 6: Issue 6. Tax Levy (Additional) Current Expenses 7.2 Mills - Wickliffe City School District | 763 | 1,524 | Failed (33.36% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Carlo Marine 1,818, 43.43%; Gail J. Willis 2,368, 56.57% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Katie Ball 1,815, 31.19%; Mathieu Borovic 1,106, 19.01%; Donald J. Marn 1,334, 22.92%; Dan Thomeier 1,564, 26.88% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-05-07
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-09-23
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District: 3 of 4 money issues passed since 2021
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Gabrielle Miller | Republican | 2027 | 3044 Gale Rd. Willoughby, Oh 44094 |
| Member | Denise M. Verdi | Republican | 2027 | 12 Owaissa Dr. Timberlake, OH 44095 |
| Member | Stacy Menser | Republican | 2029 | 35840 Hobbie Dr. Eastlake, OH 44095 |
| Member | Rhonda Osagie Erese | 2029 | 688 Oriole Dr. Eastlake, OH 44095 | |
| Member | Jaime Shatsman | Democratic | 2029 | 35957 Lake Shore Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2021: 3 of 4 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-02 | 1: Issue 1. Tax Levy (Renewal) Avoiding an Operating Deficit - Willoughby-Eastlake CSD | 4,561 | 2,480 | Passed (64.78% for) |
| 2022-11-08 | 3: Issue 3. Tax Levy (Renewal) - Willoughby-Eastlake City School District | 16,401 | 10,201 | Passed (61.65% for) |
| 2022-05-03 | 1: Issue 1. Tax Levy (Renewal) Emergency Requirements - Willoughby-Eastlake City School District | 4,873 | 5,915 | Failed (45.17% for) |
| 2021-11-02 | 12: Issue 12. Tax Levy (Renewal) - Willoughby-Eastlake City School District | 6,263 | 5,905 | Passed (51.47% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education Schools | Stacy Menser 7,379, 44.33%; Jaime Shatsman 6,307, 37.89%; Write-In: Rhonda Osagie-Erese 1,745, 10.48%; Write-In: Reagan Carriere 998, 6.0%; Write-In: Unqualified 217, 1.3% |
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Board of Education Schools | Gabrielle Miller 5,470, 53.13%; Sarah Stone 4,826, 46.87% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Ryan DiFranco 8,470, 25.97%; Aaron Reedy 7,093, 21.75%; John H. Roskos 7,975, 24.45%; Denise Verdi 9,076, 27.83% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Jaime Shatsman 15,564, 100.0% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Board of Education | Krista L. Bair 5,378, 20.05%; Thomas Beal 2,269, 8.46%; William Boxler 4,075, 15.19%; Nicholas R. Brown 3,493, 13.02%; Chuck Ellis 2,194, 8.18%; Brian R. Jones 1,701, 6.34%; Stacy Menser 5,030, 18.75%; Aaron Reedy 2,689, 10.02% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-04-07
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-11
Courts, districts and other bodies
Fairport Harbor Public Library: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2022
Money issues on the ballot since 2022: 1 of 1 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 1 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | 4: Issue 4. Tax Levy (Additional) - Fairport Harbor Public Library District | 747 | 402 | Passed (65.01% for) |
Lake County ADAMHS District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | 10: 10 Lake County ADAMHS District Tax Levy | 70,317 | 50,562 | Passed (58.17% for) |
Lake County School Financing District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | 4: 4 Lake County School Financing District Tax Levy | 21,574 | 19,398 | Passed (52.66% for) |
Lake Metroparks: 2 of 2 money issues passed since 2021
Money issues on the ballot since 2021: 2 of 2 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 1 of 1.
Ballot issues
Mentor Municipal Court
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge | John Trebets | Democratic | 2031 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Judge of Municipal Court FTC 1/1/26 | John Trebets 10,198, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Painesville Municipal Court
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge | Paul R. Malchesky | Democratic | 2029 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Judge of Municipal Court FTC 1/1/24 | Paul R. Malchesky 23,086, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Perry Public Library: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2025
Money issues on the ballot since 2025: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | 5: Issue 5. Tax Levy (Renewal) Current Expenses 0.75 Mill - Perry Public Library | 533 | 202 | Passed (72.52% for) |
Perry Township Road District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2024
Money issues on the ballot since 2024: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | 2: 2 Perry Township Road District Tax Levy | 2,039 | 1,449 | Passed (58.46% for) |
Western Reserve Educational Service Center
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Timothy H. Snyder | Republican | 2029 | 14325 Broadwood Dr. Burton, OH 44021 |
| Member | Steve Remias | Republican | 2029 | 18481 Snyder Rd. Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 |
| Member | Marilyn A. Percic | Republican | 2027 | 13156 Longwood Ave Burton, OH 44021 |
| Member | Ken Burnett | Republican | 2027 | 15529 Claridon Troy Rd. Burton, OH 44021 |
| Member | Kenneth Cahill | Republican | 2029 | 710 Jonquil Ln. Madison, OH 44057 |
| Member | Erik L. Walter | Republican | 2029 | 11741 Christian Ave. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Member | Geoffrey T. Kent | Democratic | 2027 | 320 Barrington Ridge Rd. Painesville, OH 44077 |
| Member | Thomas Hach | Republican | 2027 | 11575 Fay Rd. Concord, OH 44077 |
| Member | Susan Culotta | Republican | 2027 | 4460 Sherwin Rd. Willoughby, OH 44094 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Governing Board of Educational Service Center Subdistrict | Steve Remias 0; Timothy H. Snyder 1, 100.0% |
| 2025-11-04 | Member of Governing Board of Educational Service Center Subdistrict | Kenneth J. Cahill 9,671, 55.31%; Erik L. Walter 7,815, 44.69% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Governing Board of ESC Subdistrict 2 | Susan L. Culotta 14,452, 33.77%; Thomas Hach 10,504, 24.54%; Geoffrey T. Kent 10,180, 23.79%; Erik L. Walter 7,661, 17.9% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Governing Board of ESC Subdistrict 1 | Kenneth C. Burnett 1, 50.0%; Marilyn A. Percic 1, 50.0% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Governing Board of ESC Subdistrict 1 | Steve Remias 3, 100.0% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Governing Board of ESC, Subdistrict 2, 4-Year Term | Jean F. Brush 7,736, 46.59%; Kenneth J. Cahill 8,869, 53.41% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Governing Board of ESC, Subdistrict 2, 2-Year Term | Susan L. Culotta 9,031, 38.27%; Geoffrey T. Kent 7,881, 33.39%; Erik L. Walter 6,626, 28.08%; Write-In: Unqualified 49, 0.21%; Write-In: Pat Snee 13, 0.06% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Governing Board of ESC, Subdistrict 1, 4-Year Term | Sally G. Gillmore 2, 66.67%; Timothy H. Snyder 1, 33.33% |
| 2021-11-02 | Member of Governing Board of ESC, Subdistrict 1, 2-Year Term | Bonnie H. Cavanaugh 2, 66.67%; Marilyn A. Percic 1, 33.33% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Willoughby Municipal Court
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge | Marisa L. Cornachio | Republican | 2029 |
Roster as of 2026-01-23: county board of elections.
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Judge of Municipal Court FTC 1/1/24 | Marisa L. Cornachio 16,650, 59.05%; Michael P. Germano 11,547, 40.95% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2025
Money issues on the ballot since 2025: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | 21: 21 Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library Proposed Tax Levy Renewal | 9,240 | 4,134 | Passed (69.09% for) |
How Lake County began
Lake County, Ohio's smallest by land area, was created by the state legislature on March 6, 1840 from Geauga County's northernmost townships and a strip of Cuyahoga County, and takes its plain, descriptive name from the Lake Erie shoreline that forms its entire northern border. The land became open to American settlement through the 1795 Treaty of Greenville rather than the later treaties that cleared the Firelands further west, and Connecticut's Western Reserve settlers -- led into Painesville Township by General Edward Paine in 1800 -- built farm towns whose names (Painesville, Kirtland, Mentor, Willoughby, Madison) still carry New England roots. The county seat, Painesville, anchors a shoreline that also holds Fairport Harbor's 1871 lighthouse and Grand River port, while inland Kirtland briefly served in the 1830s as the first headquarters of Joseph Smith's Church of Christ and still holds the Kirtland Temple the congregation built by hand. Mentor's most famous resident, President James A. Garfield, ran the first successful front-porch presidential campaign from his farm, Lawnfield, in 1880. Long before any of this, the ridge above the Grand River at Indian Point in LeRoy Township held earthworks and a stockaded village attributed to the prehistoric Whittlesey culture, one of the few documented Native sites in a county whose Native history is otherwise recorded mainly at the regional rather than site-specific level.
Researched 2026-09-25 · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org. The full history, with photographs, is on the pages of the county's places.
Local legend
Ohio folklore · told around Kirtland, Lake County
The Melon Heads
Around Kirtland, the story has long gone that the Melon Heads live in the woods off Wisner Road. It has been told and retold for decades, a campfire tale passed around Cleveland’s East Side.
Source: Cleveland Magazine, “CLE Myths: Our Favorite Spooky Urban Legends” (2019) · Lake County · Geauga County
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Videos about Lake County
Short videos we made from the old maps and records. All videos
Politics
How Lake County has voted for president since 1852, turnout since 1996, and what is on its 2026 ballot.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Matched Ohio's winner | Matched the nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | John P. Hale | FS | 2.3 points | missed | missed |
| 1856 | John C. Frémont | R | 57.4 points | matched | missed |
| 1860 | Abraham Lincoln | R | 58.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1864 | Abraham Lincoln | NU | 65.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1868 | Ulysses S. Grant | R | 53.2 points | matched | matched |
| 1872 | Ulysses S. Grant | R | 47.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1876 | Rutherford B. Hayes | R | 43.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1880 | James A. Garfield | R | 44.7 points | matched | matched |
| 1884 | James G. Blaine | R | 43.0 points | matched | missed |
| 1888 | Benjamin Harrison | R | 41.9 points | matched | matched |
| 1892 | Benjamin Harrison | R | 40.0 points | matched | missed |
| 1896 | William McKinley | R | 37.7 points | matched | matched |
| 1900 | William McKinley | R | 38.2 points | matched | matched |
| 1904 | Theodore Roosevelt | R | 59.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1908 | William Howard Taft | R | 37.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1912 | Theodore Roosevelt | PR | 13.6 points | missed | missed |
| 1916 | Charles Evans Hughes | R | 5.2 points | missed | missed |
| 1920 | Warren G. Harding | R | 46.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1924 | Calvin Coolidge | R | 50.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1928 | Herbert Hoover | R | 49.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1932 | Herbert Hoover | R | 26.0 points | missed | missed |
| 1936 | Franklin D. Roosevelt | D | 8.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1940 | Wendell Willkie | R | 4.1 points | missed | missed |
| 1944 | Thomas E. Dewey | R | 3.7 points | matched | missed |
| 1948 | Thomas E. Dewey | R | 8.8 points | missed | missed |
| 1952 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | R | 21.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1956 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | R | 22.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1960 | John F. Kennedy | D | 2.1 points | missed | matched |
| 1964 | Lyndon B. Johnson | D | 24.7 points | matched | matched |
| 1968 | Richard Nixon | R | 0.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1972 | Richard Nixon | R | 20.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1976 | Jimmy Carter | D | 5.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1980 | Ronald Reagan | R | 9.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1984 | Ronald Reagan | R | 19.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1988 | George H.W. Bush | R | 14.2 points | matched | matched |
| 1992 | George H.W. Bush | R | 2.9 points | missed | missed |
| 1996 | Bill Clinton | D | 2.3 points | matched | matched |
| 2000 | George W. Bush | R | 5.1 points | matched | matched |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | R | 2.6 points | matched | matched |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | D | 0.8 points | matched | matched |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | R | 0.9 points | missed | missed |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | R | 15.4 points | matched | matched |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | R | 13.6 points | matched | missed |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | R | 14.4 points | matched | matched |
Every presidential election in Lake County, year by year: its record with Ohio and the nation, closest and widest results, biggest swings, and where it has ranked among the 88.
| Year | Registered | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 142,918 | 98,699 | 69.06% |
| 2000 | 152,858 | 103,347 | 67.61% |
| 2004 | 160,196 | 122,862 | 76.69% |
| 2008 | 160,648 | 122,793 | 76.44% |
| 2012 | 153,878 | 119,409 | 77.6% |
| 2016 | 155,424 | 118,729 | 76.39% |
| 2020 | 163,936 | 131,603 | 80.28% |
| 2024 | 165,600 | 130,116 | 78.57% |
On the 2026 ballot in Lake County:
- Attorney General of Ohio
- Auditor of State of Ohio
- Governor of Ohio
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027)
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-2-2027)
- Secretary of State of Ohio
- Treasurer of State of Ohio
- U.S. Senator from Ohio
- Ohio State Representative, District 23
- Ohio State Representative, District 57
- U.S. Representative, Ohio's 14th District
| Jurisdiction | Type | Question | Millage or amount | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby City | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 2-mill property tax levy for the streets, roads & bridges of Willoughby City for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 2 mills | 5 years |
| Madison Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 1.9-mill property tax levy for the police protection of Madison Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 1.9 mills | 5 years |
| Willoughby City | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.9-mill property tax levy for the current expenses of Willoughby City for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 0.9 mills | 5 years |
| Willowick City Ward 3 Precinct C - Lakeshore Gas | Liquor Option | Local liquor option on Sunday sales, in Willowick City Ward 3 Precinct C - Lakeshore Gas. | — | — |
| Riverside Local School District | Income Tax (Additional) | Authorizes an additional 1% income tax for: Current expenses; permanent improvements of Riverside Local School District for a continuing period of time, beginning in 2027. | — | — |
| Kirtland Local School District | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 4.36-mill property tax levy for the current operating expenses of Kirtland Local School District for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 4.36 mills | 5 years |
| Mentor Exempted Village School District | Tax Levy (Additional) | Authorizes an additional 3.5-mill property tax levy for the current expenses of Mentor Exempted Village School District for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 3.5 mills | 5 years |
| Eastlake City | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 1.8-mill property tax levy for the current expenses of Eastlake City for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 1.8 mills | 5 years |
| Concord Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 2.7-mill property tax levy for the fire protection & EMS of Concord Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 2.7 mills | 5 years |
| Kirtland City | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.85-mill property tax levy to maintain senior citizen & community recreational facilities & programs of Kirtland City for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 0.85 mills | 5 years |
| Perry Village | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous, for Shall the ordinance amending Chapter 133.01 "Established; Power & Duties" of the codified ordinances of the Village of Perry be adopted?. | — | — |
| Eastlake 1A - Vine Gas Precinct | Liquor Option | Local liquor option on Sunday sales, in Eastlake 1A - Vine Gas Precinct. | — | — |
| Willowick City | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.5-mill property tax levy for the parks & Recreation of Willowick City for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 0.5 mills | 5 years |
| Willoughby-Eastlake City School District | Income Tax (Additional) | Authorizes an additional 0.75% income tax for the current expenses of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District for a continuing period of time, beginning in 2027. | — | — |
| Painesville City Local School District | Income Tax (Additional) | Authorizes an additional 1.25% income tax for the current expenses of Painesville City Local School District for a continuing period of time, beginning in 2027. | — | — |
What's on my ballot · Election 2026
Sources for the presidential results and turnout above
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0:
- 1852: 1852 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1856: 1856 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1860: 1860 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1864: 1864 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1868: 1868 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1872: 1872 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1876: 1876 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1880: 1880 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1884: 1884 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1888: 1888 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1892: 1892 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1896: 1896 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1900: 1900 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1904: 1904 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1908: 1908 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1912: 1912 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1916: 1916 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1920: 1920 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1924: 1924 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1928: 1928 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1932: 1932 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1936: 1936 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1940: 1940 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1944: 1944 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1948: 1948 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1952: 1952 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1956: 1956 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1960: 1960 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1964: 1964 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1968: 1968 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1972: 1972 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1976: 1976 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1980: 1980 United States presidential election in Ohio
- Ohio Secretary of State: oh_1984_general_president_county.xlsx -- Ohio Secretary of State Past Election Results portal
- MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL), Harvard Dataverse: County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024 (V20)
All 44 presidential elections 1852-2024 present. Turnout 1996-2024 per the ruling's storage section (county-level turnout before 1996 is confirmed absent from the OH SOS portal per A/sources/CITATIONS.md; not this task's scope to invent from elsewhere).
Where Lake County sits
Three measures this atlas holds, set against how all 88 counties voted for president. Lake County is the marked dot on each.
This is a pattern across counties, not a fact about any voter.
Lake County sits higher than 21 of the 88 counties measured on share white alone. White-alone share and the presidential vote
Lake County sits higher than 71 of the 88 counties measured on share 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher. Bachelor's-degree share and the presidential vote
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| County | Adult smoking (County Health Rankings, 2024) | Presidential margin, 2024 (R minus D, points) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 24.8% | R+66.1 |
| Allen | 21.9% | R+44.5 |
| Ashland | 21.1% | R+50.4 |
| Ashtabula | 26.8% | R+28.6 |
| Athens | 21.0% | D+10.8 |
| Auglaize | 18.8% | R+65.1 |
| Belmont | 22.2% | R+47.6 |
| Brown | 24.3% | R+61.8 |
| Butler | 18.1% | R+26.5 |
| Carroll | 22.5% | R+55.2 |
| Champaign | 21.3% | R+51.2 |
| Clark | 21.9% | R+29.8 |
| Clermont | 19.7% | R+36.1 |
| Clinton | 21.9% | R+55.1 |
| Columbiana | 22.5% | R+49.4 |
| Coshocton | 25.1% | R+52.6 |
| Crawford | 23.1% | R+53.4 |
| Cuyahoga | 18.7% | D+31.7 |
| Darke | 21.6% | R+65.8 |
| Defiance | 19.4% | R+40.2 |
| Delaware | 11.1% | R+6.7 |
| Erie | 20.1% | R+14.3 |
| Fairfield | 18.1% | R+24.3 |
| Fayette | 24.4% | R+55.6 |
| Franklin | 17.0% | D+28.7 |
| Fulton | 19.3% | R+42.8 |
| Gallia | 23.1% | R+59.8 |
| Geauga | 16.4% | R+24.3 |
| Greene | 15.9% | R+20.0 |
| Guernsey | 23.9% | R+52.4 |
| Hamilton | 17.2% | D+15.0 |
| Hancock | 19.2% | R+38.9 |
| Hardin | 23.1% | R+55.2 |
| Harrison | 23.2% | R+55.7 |
| Henry | 19.8% | R+47.1 |
| Highland | 24.7% | R+63.7 |
| Hocking | 24.4% | R+44.6 |
| Holmes | 26.8% | R+69.7 |
| Huron | 21.6% | R+44.4 |
| Jackson | 24.6% | R+58.4 |
| Jefferson | 24.1% | R+44.4 |
| Knox | 20.5% | R+45.3 |
| Lake | 17.2% | R+14.5 |
| Lawrence | 24.1% | R+50.9 |
| Licking | 17.8% | R+30.3 |
| Logan | 21.1% | R+56.7 |
| Lorain | 19.4% | R+5.8 |
| Lucas | 19.7% | D+12.7 |
| Madison | 20.8% | R+44.1 |
| Mahoning | 21.4% | R+9.5 |
| Marion | 24.1% | R+41.7 |
| Medina | 16.1% | R+25.0 |
| Meigs | 27.4% | R+57.4 |
| Mercer | 18.9% | R+67.2 |
| Miami | 18.3% | R+45.5 |
| Monroe | 23.6% | R+60.3 |
| Montgomery | 18.7% | D+0.5 |
| Morgan | 26.4% | R+53.6 |
| Morrow | 21.5% | R+56.2 |
| Muskingum | 21.5% | R+44.3 |
| Noble | 24.5% | R+65.1 |
| Ottawa | 18.9% | R+25.3 |
| Paulding | 21.8% | R+56.8 |
| Perry | 24.5% | R+54.9 |
| Pickaway | 21.2% | R+49.0 |
| Pike | 27.2% | R+54.0 |
| Portage | 19.0% | R+15.7 |
| Preble | 20.6% | R+59.6 |
| Putnam | 17.3% | R+69.4 |
| Richland | 23.5% | R+42.7 |
| Ross | 23.1% | R+39.7 |
| Sandusky | 20.8% | R+31.1 |
| Scioto | 27.4% | R+48.2 |
| Seneca | 21.6% | R+37.9 |
| Shelby | 21.4% | R+65.3 |
| Stark | 21.3% | R+22.1 |
| Summit | 19.3% | D+7.0 |
| Trumbull | 22.6% | R+16.9 |
| Tuscarawas | 22.5% | R+43.6 |
| Union | 15.0% | R+29.9 |
| Van Wert | 21.0% | R+59.0 |
| Vinton | 27.7% | R+59.0 |
| Warren | 14.4% | R+31.8 |
| Washington | 23.2% | R+44.1 |
| Wayne | 20.9% | R+39.6 |
| Williams | 21.2% | R+48.7 |
| Wood | 16.6% | R+10.3 |
| Wyandot | 19.8% | R+51.6 |
Lake County sits higher than 8 of the 88 counties measured on adult smoking (County Health Rankings). Adult smoking and the presidential vote
Rain and snow
How much has actually fallen on Lake County, day by day, from 1893 to now. Daily totals, not averages.
- rain, last 30 days
- 1.27 in
- 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-28
- rain so far in 2026
- 31.4 in
- 5.2 in below normal for the date
- snow so far in 2026
- 30.9 in
- a normal year brings 65.9 in
- a normal year
- 44.3 in
- average of 30 years, 1991-2020
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Days counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1.27 | — | 28 |
| September 2026 | 2.92 | — | 30 |
| August 2026 | 6.22 | — | 31 |
| July 2026 | 2.58 | — | 31 |
| June 2026 | 3.11 | — | 30 |
| May 2026 | 3.78 | — | 31 |
| April 2026 | 4.00 | — | 30 |
| March 2026 | 5.16 | 1.7 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 0.30 | 3.8 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 2.05 | 25.4 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 2.68 | 7.0 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 1.61 | 1.5 | 30 |
| Wettest year | 2011 — 71.1 in |
|---|---|
| Driest year | 1963 — 21.5 in |
| Snowiest year | 1969 — 134.4 in |
| Wettest day on record | 28 July 2006 — 5.73 in |
| Heaviest snowfall in a day | 8 March 2008 — 20.00 in |
| Deepest snow on the ground | 9 March 2008 — 25.00 in |
Almost every day here is a measurement: 96% of them come from a rain gauge standing inside Lake County itself.
48,563 days of records, 1893-01-01 to 2026-10-28. Source: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily, 3,240 gauges in and around Ohio. A day is "gauged" when a gauge standing inside the boundary reported it, and the value is the mean of those gauges. Otherwise it is interpolated by inverse distance from every gauge reporting within 50 miles. Nothing is carried forward, back-filled or smoothed. Against NOAA nClimDiv county monthly precipitation over 136,848 complete county-months (checked 2026-10-31): correlation 0.9515, median absolute difference 0.217 in a month. Built 2026-10-31 from the Cracked Buckeye precipitation archive. Snow is the softer number — snowfall is measured by hand with a ruler, no agency publishes a gridded county snowfall series, and blowing snow defeats every observer.
Environmental permits and filings
What Ohio EPA has on file for Lake County: permits, inspections, violations, cleanups and the state loans behind sewer and water work. Every line links to the agency's own document.
- facilities and sites on file
- 3,385
- everything Ohio EPA files under this county
- private households
- 726
- counted, not named: permits filed under a person's name
Data centers, power and big tech here. Ohio EPA files that name a data-center company, a power plant or substation, or a large technology firm:
- MINOR STREAM PROJECT - PERRY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (wetland and stream fill, wastewater and stormwater discharge, latest Oct 2, 2026)
- EASTLAKE POWER PLANT (wastewater and stormwater discharge, sewer and water-line construction, latest Sep 23, 2026)
- EASTLAKE POWER PLANT FORMER (voluntary cleanup, latest Aug 17, 2026)
- PERRY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (air pollution, wastewater and stormwater discharge, sewer and water-line construction, latest Dec 4, 2025)
- EASTLAKE SUBSTATION (air pollution, latest Apr 18, 2022)
- PERRY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT 401 WQC FOR NPDES PERMIT (wetland and stream fill, wastewater and stormwater discharge, sewer and water-line construction, latest Jul 9, 2018)
- FIRSTENERGY GEN CORP EASTLAKE POWER PLANT (spills and emergencies, hazardous waste, latest Sep 26, 2016)
- LEROY CENTER SUBSTATION (wetland and stream fill, latest Mar 13, 2015)
- LEROY CENTER SUBSTATION & LINE EXTENSION (wastewater and stormwater discharge, latest Jan 28, 2015)
- CITY OF PAINESVILLE NORTH RIDGE SUBSTATION (wastewater and stormwater discharge, latest Feb 28, 2013)
| Program | Facilities and sites |
|---|---|
| Wastewater and stormwater discharge | 1,158 |
| Sewer and water-line construction | 907 |
| Wetland and stream fill | 279 |
| Hazardous waste | 272 |
| Air pollution | 180 |
| Contaminated-site cleanup | 113 |
| Public drinking water | 94 |
| Spills and emergencies | 90 |
| Voluntary cleanup | 74 |
| Site assessment | 65 |
| State sewer loans | 36 |
| Composting | 18 |
| 21 smaller programs |
| Date | Facility or site | What |
|---|---|---|
| WILLOUGHBY EASTLAKE STP | Wastewater and stormwater discharge report | |
| GREEN VISION MATERIALS INC | Wastewater and stormwater discharge notice of violation | |
| STANTON PARK SHORELINE STABILIZATION | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| THE WIRE SHOP | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| MANTLE ROAD | Wastewater and stormwater discharge notice of violation | |
| PARKVIEW SITE PREPARATION - 30817 EUCLID AVENUE | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| LAKE COUNTY WEST WATER SUBDISTRICT PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| LAKE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY | Landfills report | |
| THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION - WICKLIFFE FACILITY | Air pollution permit | |
| THE WIRE SHOP | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION | Air pollution permit | |
| PARKVIEW SITE PREPARATION - 30817 EUCLID AVENUE | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| HIDDEN VILLAGE ESTATES PHASE 4 | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| CHAGRIN RIVER FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION AND TRAIL CON | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| PIR 4042 - HINE AND SANFORD | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| HIDDEN VILLAGE ESTATES PHASE 4 | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| LEROY COUNTRY STORE PWS | Public drinking water inspection | |
| BOOTH FARM | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| CONN-SELMER INC | Cessation Of Regulated Operations compliance letter | |
| PARKVIEW SITE PREPARATION - 30817 EUCLID AVENUE | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| AQUA OHIO INC - MENTOR PWS | Public drinking water plan | |
| GLENN SPRINGS HOLDINGS INC - PAINESVILLE WORKS | Contaminated-site cleanup cleanup response | |
| HARBOR CROSSING SUBDIVISION | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| HIDDEN VILLAGE ESTATES PHASE 4 | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit | |
| CHAGRIN RIVER FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION AND TRAIL CONNECTION - CONSTRUCTION ACCESS | Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit |
Source: Ohio EPA eDocument portal (edocpub.epa.ohio.gov), indexed 2026-10-14. Facilities are placed on the map from Ohio EPA's own map layers, EPA's Facility Registry, coordinates written in the filings, or a geocoded street address. A permit filed under a private person's name (most are household septic systems) is counted but never named, placed or linked; licenses for individual workers and open-burning notices are left out entirely.
Quick answers
What is the county seat of Lake County, Ohio?
Painesville is the county seat of Lake County, Ohio. Source
When was Lake County, Ohio established?
Lake County was established on March 6, 1840. Source
What is the population of Lake County, Ohio?
Lake County had 232,217 residents (July 2025 estimate).
How did Lake County, Ohio vote in the 2024 presidential election?
In the November 5, 2024 presidential election, Lake County voters cast 128,579 votes for president: Kamala D Harris (D) 42.4%, Chase Oliver (L) 0.5%, Donald J Trump (R) 56.7%. Donald J Trump carried the county. Source
How did Lake County get its name?
Lake County is named simply for its position on the southern shore of Lake Erie -- a large share of the county's platted area is water rather than land. Source
How many cities, villages and townships are in Lake County, Ohio?
Lake County has 23 cities, villages and townships, and 8 ZIP codes reach into it.
Notable people from Lake County
Ohioans tied to this place, each with a sourced profile. All notable Ohioans
Don Shula1930-2020Lake County native, Painesville Harvey and John Carroll graduate and Cleveland B...
Florence E. Allen1884-1966Cleveland suffragist and lawyer who in 1922 became the first woman on a state su...
Gregory J. Harbaugh1956-Willoughby-raised engineer and astronaut who flew four shuttle missions from 199...
James A. Garfield1831-1881Twentieth president, born in a Cuyahoga County log cabin, who ran the first succ...
Lucretia Garfield1832-1918Portage County farm girl and Hiram-trained teacher who was first lady for 200 da...
History from Lake County
People and inventions tied to this place, each with its sources. All people · All inventions
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