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West Union, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,832
Population
1,001/sq mi density
$29,934
Median Income
$19,687 per capita
$118,400
Home Value
$183,355 Zillow
$616
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
95
Violent Crime/100K
666 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,934 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7917°N, 83.5441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
West Union 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 May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").