The Town FilesBellefontaine, Ohio
City in Logan County · population 14,115 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,500
- Household income
- $58,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 35.6
Bellefontaine is a city of 14,115 people in Logan County, Ohio. The median home is worth $180,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 83% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 79% of Ohio towns, better transit than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine is worth $180,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $58,806, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $857 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bellefontaine | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $857 | $914 |
| Median household income | $58,806 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Bellefontaine
| People | Bellefontaine | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bellefontaine
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bellefontaine since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2024 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Logan County since 1996
Logan County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Logan County
Logan County had 19,362 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,511 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Bellefontaine itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Bellefontaine
8 public schools with 4,318 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine High School | 9-12 | 655 | 15.6 |
| Benjamin Logan Elementary School | K-4 | 627 | 19.0 |
| Bellefontaine Elementary School | PK-2 | 597 | 20.6 |
| Benjamin Logan High School | 9-12 | 522 | 16.3 |
| Bellefontaine Middle School | 6-8 | 504 | 16.8 |
| Benjamin Logan Middle School | 5-8 | 496 | 16.5 |
| Bellefontaine Intermediate School | 3-5 | 466 | 17.9 |
| Ohio Hi-Point | 6-12 | 451 | 6.2 |
Towns near Bellefontaine
- Urbana, OH17.5 mi · 11,115 people · home $163,000
- Kenton, OH21.1 mi · 7,947 people · home $107,100
- Sidney, OH21.9 mi · 20,589 people · home $169,900
- Marysville, OH24.2 mi · 25,571 people · home $300,800
- Northridge, OH25.3 mi · 7,518 people · home $193,800
- Wapakoneta, OH26.5 mi · 9,957 people · home $158,400
- Ada, OH28.2 mi · 5,334 people · home $160,500
- Piqua, OH29.4 mi · 20,354 people · home $138,600
Bellefontaine questions
Is Bellefontaine, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bellefontaine scores better for retirees than 30% of Ohio towns and quieter than 22%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Bellefontaine?
The median owner-occupied home in Bellefontaine is valued at $180,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,806, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $857 a month.
What is the weather like in Bellefontaine?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Bellefontaine get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bellefontaine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2024. 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)