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East Palestine, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Columbiana County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,699
Population
1,492/sq mi density
$49,006
Median Income
$28,920 per capita
$114,100
Home Value
$131,888 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,006 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
East Palestine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,041 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8391°N, 80.5466°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbiana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
East Palestine has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").