Dresden, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Licking County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,805
Population
1,410/sq mi density
$62,546
Median Income
$26,431 per capita
$135,400
Home Value
$226,132 Zillow
$886
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,546 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,400 home value, $886/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dresden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1222°N, 82.0134°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Licking County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Dresden has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").