Nelsonville, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,816
Population
815/sq mi density
$42,281
Median Income
$20,703 per capita
$90,700
Home Value
$119,364 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
2,560 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,281 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelsonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4602°N, 82.2214°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Athens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Nelsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").