West Rushville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
226 Population 3,229/sq mi density
$73,594 Median Income $23,431 per capita
$188,800 Home Value $224,782 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,594 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Rushville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density3,229/sq mi
Coordinates39.7644°N, 82.4498°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFairfield County County
Nearest AirportRickenbacker International (LCK)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 113 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 41 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 60 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 100 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 97 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 89 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 84 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 78 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 95 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 104 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 125 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 78 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 109 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 103 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 101 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 80 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 145 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 96 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 347 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 88 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 90 km 4
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 4 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 89 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 42 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 39 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 38 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

West Rushville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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