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Chesapeake, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Cabell County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,082
Population
2,302/sq mi density
$46,667
Median Income
$36,439 per capita
$106,100
Home Value
$137,916 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
1,893 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,100 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesapeake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4269°N, 82.4562°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cabell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Chesapeake has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").