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Prospect, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Marion County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,330
Population
1,847/sq mi density
$68,807
Median Income
$27,386 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$246,548 Zillow
$1,102
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
2,729 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,807 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4539°N, 83.1848°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").