Lorain, OH GIS Map
Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, with a population of about 65,211. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Lorain County
- Population
- 65,211
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4528, -82.1824
- ZIP codes (3)
- 44052, 44053, 44055
- Land area
- 23.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Lorain, OH
Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located in Northeast Ohio on Lake Erie at the mouth of the Black River, about 25 miles (40 km) west of Cleveland. With a population of 65,211 at the 2020 census, Lorain is the ninth-most populous city in Ohio, the most populous in Lorain County and the third-most populous in Greater Cleveland.
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Cities Near Lorain
- Elyria, OH7 mi
- Lakewood, OH20 mi
- Strongsville, OH20 mi
- Parma, OH24 mi
- Cleveland, OH25 mi
- Sandusky, OH27 mi
- Medina, OH27 mi
- Cleveland Heights, OH33 mi
Other Cities in Lorain County
GIS Data for Lorain, OH
The Lorain map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lorain without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lorain Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
65,395
Households
27,460
Median household income
$48,685
Median age
39.8 years
Median home value
$139,200
Median gross rent
$887/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Below poverty level
25.2%
Land area
23.6 sq mi
Population density
2,770 / sq mi
County
Lorain Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
64,097
April 2020 (estimates base)
65,218
July 2024 estimate
65,751
Change 2010-2020
+1.7%
Change 2020-2024
+0.8%
Photos of Lorain
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lorain
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lorain.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain Oh Social Security Administration | 221 W 5th St, 44052 | Leased | 11,607 | Aug 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lorain
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Miner-Mahoning
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Miner28%
Alfisols · Mollic Epiaqualfs
- Urban land26%
- Mahoning19%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Fulton7%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Mahoning6%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Condit5%
Alfisols · Typic Epiaqualfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lorain
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Elyria Lorain Co Ap, Oh weather station, elevation 794 ft, 7.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 20°F
Annual precipitation
36.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 34 | 36 | 45 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 75 | 63 | 49 | 38 |
| Avg low °F | 20 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 49 | 59 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 2.11 | 1.66 | 2.48 | 3.28 | 3.64 | 3.87 | 3.56 | 3.63 | 3.74 | 3.50 | 2.96 | 2.29 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lorain
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lorain County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 86.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Coastal FloodingVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lorain FAQ
What county is Lorain in?
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Lorain, Ohio is located in Lorain County.
What is the population of Lorain?
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Lorain has a population of about 65,211, making it the number 9 of the 52 Ohio cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lorain?
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The elevation of Lorain is approximately 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lorain?
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ZIP codes for Lorain include 44052, 44053, 44055.
What time zone is Lorain in?
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Lorain is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Lorain from Columbus?
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Lorain is about 112 miles from Columbus, the capital of Ohio, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lorain?
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Cities near Lorain include Elyria, OH (7 miles); Lakewood, OH (20 miles); Strongsville, OH (20 miles); Parma, OH (24 miles); Cleveland, OH (25 miles).
Local notes for Lorain, OH
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.