City profile
Bellefontaine, OH
Logan County · Population 13,807
Bellefontaine is a town in Logan County, OH with about 13,807 residents and a typical home value near $180,000. It is 47 miles from Dayton, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
172
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$180,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,199
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 53/100
Top hazards: Hail, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
52 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
13,807
Black population
3.5%
County
Logan County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 13,807 residents
- Typical home value about $180,000
- 47 miles from Dayton, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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