West Portsmouth, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lewis County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,806 Population 596/sq mi density
$48,925 Median Income $28,549 per capita
$116,900 Home Value $110,742 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,925 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $691/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Portsmouth, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,925
35% below
$28,549 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
59% below
Zillow: $110,742
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How West Portsmouth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Portsmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
41%
Rent
59%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Portsmouth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Portsmouth residents earn a median household income of $48,925 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,549. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 283 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Portsmouth is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,742. Median rent is $691/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

11.9% of adults in West Portsmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Portsmouth has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,806
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,925
Per Capita$28,549
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$252M
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$691
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$110,742
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death15,649/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation702 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Portsmouth was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.