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Wellsville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hancock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,096 Population 1,720/sq mi density
$29,440 Median Income $22,973 per capita
$55,400 Home Value $105,373 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,440 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, $753/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,720/sq mi
Coordinates40.6039°N, 80.6557°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.19 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.6 / 100
Community Resilience50.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 102 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 137 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 149 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 97 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 128 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 141 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 146 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 94 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 136 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 143 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 111 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 116 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

310 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,048 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 78 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 98 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 78 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 29 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 57 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 73 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 61 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 13 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Wellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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