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Bidwell, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Gallia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,124 Population 739/sq mi density
$74,583 Median Income $46,937 per capita
$108,800 Home Value $161,871 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 12,270 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bidwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation760 ft (232 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density739/sq mi
Coordinates38.9209°N, 82.2854°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGallia County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 105 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 59 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 130 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 124 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 38 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 140 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 3 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 124 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 26 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 129 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 122 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 113 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 61 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 123 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 34 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 92 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 126 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 103 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 51 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 50 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 100 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 66 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 8 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 21 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1982 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PLUM BRANCH (6,223 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 90 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 81 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 92 km
1999 THOMPSON BRANCH 4,145 100 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 98 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 85 km
1999 BRUCHY CREEK 3,155 98 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 98 km
1991 DUNLOW 3,074 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,302 86 km
2022 RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW 1,871 98 km
1987 KIAHS CREEK 1,770 97 km
1987 TRACE BRANCH 1,760 94 km
1991 DOG HOLLOW 1,686 95 km
1987 LITTLE COAL RIVER 1,565 87 km
1995 RUMBLE 1,494 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,388 89 km
2022 127 1,349 32 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Bidwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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