Bellville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Richland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,037 Population 715/sq mi density
$59,861 Median Income $31,512 per capita
$181,000 Home Value $287,883 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,861 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,000 home value, $788/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates40.6177°N, 82.5131°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 49.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.3 / 100
Community Resilience81.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 148 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 120 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 133 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 135 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 119 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 116 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 59 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 127 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 117 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 121 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 128 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 116 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 148 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 51 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 108 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 109 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 150 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

442 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 626 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 18
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 77 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 35 km 4
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 72 km 4
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 29 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 27 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 50 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Bellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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