The Town FilesBelmont County, Ohio
65,473 people. The median home is worth $154,900 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $57,017.
Towns in Belmont County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry | 6,260 | $96,200 | $37,467 | 40.6 |
| St. Clairsville | 5,096 | $199,000 | $76,480 | 40.4 |
| Barnesville | 4,008 | $114,800 | $42,443 | 38.7 |
| Bellaire | 3,870 | $85,400 | $38,205 | 41.5 |
| Shadyside | 3,454 | $143,100 | $54,153 | 48.1 |
People and housing
| Belmont County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $793 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,017 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
20,616 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,753 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 533 storm events in Belmont County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Belmont County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).