Belmont, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
306 Population 1,133/sq mi density
$63,929 Median Income $41,006 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $187,623 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $1,083/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Belmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,185 ft (361 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,133/sq mi
Coordinates40.0280°N, 81.0409°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.5 / 100
Community Resilience42.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 142 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 119 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 25 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 46 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 40 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 68 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 142 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 97 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 44 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 46 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 104 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 78 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 133 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 73 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 44 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 140 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 141 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 127 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 69 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 33 km 1
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 25 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 39 km 1
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF2 68 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Belmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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