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Nelsonville, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,816
Population
815/sq mi density
$42,281
Median Income
$20,703 per capita
$90,700
Home Value
$112,476 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
174
Violent Crime/100K
3,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,281 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 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 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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 | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Nelsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.5").