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Ironton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Lawrence County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,585
Population
2,368/sq mi density
$45,694
Median Income
$24,560 per capita
$112,400
Home Value
$115,456 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
1,806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,694 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,400 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ironton 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 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 556 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5326°N, 82.6781°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.03 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Ironton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").