The Town FilesBelpre, Ohio
City in Washington County · population 6,728 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,000
- Household income
- $54,592
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 44.4
Belpre is a city of 6,728 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $159,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 90% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 84% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Belpre ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belpre is worth $159,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $54,592, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 61.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belpre | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $867 | $914 |
| Median household income | $54,592 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 61.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Belpre
| People | Belpre | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Belpre
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.0°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belpre since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 2003 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 23, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2015.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Belpre itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Belpre
2 public schools with 883 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belpre Elementary School | K-6 | 509 | 18.2 |
| Belpre High School | 7-12 | 374 | 11.7 |
Towns near Belpre
- Blennerhassett, WV2.6 mi · 3,118 people · home $179,800
- Parkersburg, WV2.9 mi · 29,738 people · home $121,600
- Vienna, WV4.4 mi · 10,652 people · home $154,300
- Williamstown, WV11.0 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Marietta, OH12.6 mi · 13,385 people · home $161,800
- Devola, OH14.9 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Ravenswood, WV24.2 mi · 3,865 people · home $97,600
- Athens, OH27.3 mi · 23,849 people · home $247,000
Belpre questions
Is Belpre, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belpre scores better for retirees than 63% of Ohio towns and quieter than 16%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Belpre?
The median owner-occupied home in Belpre is valued at $159,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,592, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Belpre?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does Belpre get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belpre since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 2003. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)