Wolfhurst, OH — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Belmont County · Ohio
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Wolfhurst based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
1,131
2023 ACS
Median Income
$26,071
2023
Median Home Value
$82,800
2023
Median Rent
$281
2023
Median Age
42.2
Unemployment
19.3%
Cost of Living Index
49.9
100 = national avg
Wolfhurst is a city in Belmont County, Ohio, with a population of 1,131 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Wolfhurst is one of the communities in Ohio.
The median household income in Wolfhurst is $26,071, and the median home value is $82,800. The cost of living index is 49.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $281 per month. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, and the median age is 42.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
1,131
Male
408
36.1%
Female
723
63.9%
Median Age
42.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
7.0%
High School or Higher
43.3%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
6.5%
Married
28.8%
Avg Household Size
1.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.083
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
95.6%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
44 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
96.1%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
1,118
English Only
97.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
19 speakers
Limited English
0.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
73
6.5% of population
Disability Rate
9.6%
7 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$22,727
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
66
90.4%
Female Veterans
7
9.6%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$22,727
Non-Veteran Income
$23,750
Difference
-$1,023
-4.3% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
7
Without Disability
66
Disability Rate
9.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
640
#1 Ancestry
German
10.1% (114)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
8.8% (99)
#3 Ancestry
English
7.7% (87)
Top 13 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
552
Family Households
206
37.3%
Married Couples
138
25.0%
Non-Family Households
346
62.7%
Single Mother Households
68
12.3%
Single Father Households
0
0.0%
Living Alone
318
57.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
141
In Married Couple
85
60.3%
With Single Mother
56
39.7%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$59,269
Married Couple Income
$59,577
Avg Family Size
1.9
Avg Non-Family Size
1.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
0
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$26,071
-64% vs national
Per Capita Income
$19,320
-48% vs national
Poverty Rate
34.2%
+151% vs national
Gini Index
0.4648
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
19.3%
+271% vs national
SNAP Recipients
30.6%
of households
How Wolfhurst Compares
Wolfhurst vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wolfhurst is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Wolfhurst, OH has a median household income of $26,071, making it the 27,657th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher median household income than 2% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Wolfhurst, OH has a per capita income of $19,320, making it the 26,278th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher per capita income than 7% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Wolfhurst, OH has a poverty rate of 34.2%, making it the 2,190th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher poverty rate than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Wolfhurst, OH has a unemployment rate of 19.3%, making it the 1,137th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher unemployment rate than 96% of all the cities we measured.
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
19.3%
+302% vs OH avg
Labor Force
415
Employed
335
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
43.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
42.2
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$76.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
49.9
100 = national avg
-50.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$21,958
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$51,900
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$816
per month
2 Bedroom
$991
per month
The median household income in Wolfhurst, OH is $26,071, which is 64.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $19,320. The poverty rate of 34.2% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4648, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 415. 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 49.9, which is 50.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 36.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $21,958 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — December 2025
Median Sale Price
$137,450
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$75
Days on Market
96
Active Inventory
2
Months of Supply
1.0
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.0%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
Pending Sales
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$75
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Wolfhurst, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area, home prices have risen 92.0% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 58.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 35.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Wheeling, WV-OH housing market rather than Wolfhurst alone.
Metro area: Wheeling, WV-OH
Wolfhurst vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wolfhurst is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Wolfhurst, OH has a median home value of $82,800, making it the 24,556th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher median home value than 12% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Wolfhurst, OH has a median rent of $281, making it the 22,306th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher median rent than 0% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Wolfhurst, OH has a price per square foot of $75, making it the 18,700th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher price per square foot than 10% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Wolfhurst, OH has a rent burden of 12.9%, making it the 19,218th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Wolfhurst has a higher rent burden than 12% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$82,800
Median Rent
$281
Total Housing Units
691
Vacancy Rate
20.1%
Owner Occupied
48.9%
Renter Occupied
51.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,043
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$582
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,043
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.26%
of home value
Median Home Value
$82,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$1,004
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,043) by the median home value ($82,800). In Wolfhurst, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.26%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Wolfhurst, OH is $137,450 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 96 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $75. The median rent is $281 per month (Census ACS). About 48.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 691 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,043. The effective tax rate is 1.26%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Wolfhurst. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
71.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.8
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$39.5M
Individual Assistance
$23.1M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 31 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
653
Total Claims Paid
$7,773,992
Avg Claim Payout
$11,905
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$981,883
Properties Protected
37
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $947,946 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $33,937 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wolfhurst has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, ice storm. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 653 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $39,505,287 in public assistance recovery funding. $23,133,259 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
41.7%
5.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.8%
Arthritis
38.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
35.0%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Wolfhurst has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
East Ohio Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ohio Regional Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Harrison Community Hospital | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
70.5%
-10% vs national
Public Transit
3.0%
+232% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
26.6%
How Wolfhurst's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Wolfhurst, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. Public transit is used by 3.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 26.6% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
84.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
77.2%
of households
No Internet
15.6%
of households
Total Households
552
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
83.2%
of households
Smartphone
68.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
69.6%
of households
Tablet
54.2%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
16.0¢
per kWh
-16% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.7¢
per kWh
-31% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.1¢
per kWh
-40% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$135
residential
-8% vs Under 10,000 avg
6% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Wolfhurst vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
84.4% of households in Wolfhurst have broadband internet access. 77.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Wolfhurst is located in Belmont County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Wolfhurst.
Election Overview
Source: Belmont County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
8,080
26.0%
GOP Votes
22,758
73.3%
Total Votes
31,032
Margin
R+47.3%
Shift from 2020
R+3.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,080 | 22,758 | 31,032 | 26.0% | 73.3% | R+47.3 |
| 2020 | 9,138 | 23,560 | 33,088 | 27.6% | 71.2% | R+43.6 |
| 2016 | 8,652 | 20,729 | 30,537 | 28.3% | 67.9% | R+39.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Belmont County recorded 31,032 total votes. Republicans won the county with 73.3% of the vote compared to 26.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+47.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Belmont County has shifted 7.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
20
Total Population
96,681
Avg Median Income
-$66,607,393
Avg Home Value
-$133,233,528
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26003 | 40,445 | $58,625 | $164,500 | $823 | 91.1 |
| 26031 | 1,556 | $50,474 | $93,500 | $840 | 5.0 |
| 26038 | 2,926 | $88,409 | $202,400 | $907 | 6.1 |
| 26040 | 1,855 | $43,235 | $88,000 | $545 | 0.8 |
| 26059 | 2,863 | $69,922 | $168,200 | $908 | 23.3 |
| 43905 | 645 | $78,893 | N/A | N/A | 2.0 |
| 43906 | 7,888 | $41,635 | $106,200 | $695 | 32.2 |
| 43909 | 38 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 43912 | 5,852 | $51,753 | $115,700 | $648 | 17.9 |
| 43928 | 114 | $118,317 | N/A | N/A | 1.2 |
| 43934 | 72 | $77,813 | $107,200 | N/A | 0.1 |
| 43935 | 7,918 | $50,109 | $101,400 | $822 | 19.3 |
| 43939 | 313 | $38,500 | $96,900 | $767 | 0.9 |
| 43940 | 378 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| 43947 | 4,894 | $57,258 | $135,500 | $816 | 17.2 |
| 43950 | 16,422 | $73,135 | $212,500 | $916 | 81.7 |
| 43963 | 1,191 | $55,795 | $98,700 | $806 | 0.4 |
| 43967 | 187 | $109,653 | $128,500 | N/A | 0.4 |
| 43971 | 1,015 | $50,913 | $116,100 | $642 | 1.3 |
| 43974 | 109 | $71,042 | $60,800 | N/A | 0.1 |
Wolfhurst, OH has 20 ZIP codes with a combined population of 96,681. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$66,607,393. The average median home value is -$133,233,528. The average median monthly rent is -$233,332,826.
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