West Lafayette, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Coshocton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,759
Population
3,208/sq mi density
$45,364
Median Income
$23,341 per capita
$92,300
Home Value
$183,389 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,364 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $723/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2760°N, 81.7517°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coshocton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
West Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").