Prospect, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Marion County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,330
Population
1,847/sq mi density
$68,807
Median Income
$27,386 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$263,442 Zillow
$1,102
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,807 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $1,102/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").