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Gallipolis, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Gallia County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,352 Population 931/sq mi density
$50,631 Median Income $29,464 per capita
$119,800 Home Value $161,871 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 6,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,631 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallipolis 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

Elevation570 ft (174 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates38.8201°N, 82.1910°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGallia County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

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

43 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 M3.6 116 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 70 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 144 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 113 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 52 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 13 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 119 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 134 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 99 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 36 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 124 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 99 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 66 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 129 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 93 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 30 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 102 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

157 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 55 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 67 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 15 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 20 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OAK BRANCH (25,550 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 87 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 100 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 87 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 95 km
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 92 km
1987 JOES BRANCH 6,340 95 km
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 79 km
1987 HUNTERS BRANCH 5,592 95 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 73 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 78 km
1991 BALL FORK 4,961 93 km
1987 SUMMER FORK 4,393 100 km
1999 HUNTERS BRANCH 4,299 94 km
1999 THOMPSON BRANCH 4,145 88 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 84 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,373 95 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 99 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°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) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Gallipolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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