Zanesville, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,726
Population
2,101/sq mi density
$39,085
Median Income
$25,027 per capita
$106,900
Home Value
$204,151 Zillow
$812
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
378
Violent Crime/100K
2,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,085 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Zanesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9560°N, 82.0135°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Zanesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").