New Athens, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Belmont County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
194
Population
669/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$36,450 per capita
$111,400
Home Value
$111,533 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,143 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1844°N, 80.9943°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Belmont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
New Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").