West Portsmouth, Ohio
West Portsmouth is a community of 2,605 people in Scioto County, Ohio.
Why visit West Portsmouth
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Peach Orchard Hill, Sugarloaf, Anderson Brothers Department Store and Boneyfiddle Commercial District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in West Portsmouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Portsmouth
West Portsmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,929 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Portsmouth, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks14
Anderson Brothers Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Department store in Portsmouth, Ohio
Boneyfiddle Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Lower Shawneetown
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic Native American community site
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Ohio, United States of America
Philip Moore Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house near West Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
Portsmouth Fire Department No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Fire station in Portsmouth, United States of America
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Catholic church building in Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
Tremper Mound and Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
U.S. Grant Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bentley Site
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Archaeological site in northeastern Kentucky
Hansen Site
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Archaeological site in Kentucky, United States of America
Portsmouth Earthworks
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
2 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship11
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic church building in Portsmouth, Ohio
Bigelow United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Ohio, United States of America
Evangelical Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Ohio, United States of America
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Ohio, United States of America
Second Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Church in Portsmouth, Ohio
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Oak Intermediate Elementary School
School · 5.9 mi
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail, New Boston
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
School · 3.6 mi
1225 Gallia St, Portsmouth
Portsmouth West Elementary School
School · 4.0 mi
15332A Us Highway 52, West Portsmouth
Portsmouth West Middle School
School · 4.0 mi
15332 Us Highway 52 Unit B, West Portsmouth
1 more on the map.
Map of West Portsmouth
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portsmouth-Sciotoville Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Scioto County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rosemount 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Portsmouth 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- New Boston 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Lucasville 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Franklin Furnace 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Piketon 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Peebles 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Ironton 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- West Union 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Ashland 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bigelow UMC, Portsmouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Evangelical UCC in Portsmouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- All Saints Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Anderson Brothers Department Store, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lower Shawneetown Shannoah historical marker HRoe, Herb Roe, www.chromesun,.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portsmouth IOOF hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Portsmouth First Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- GrantBridge, IpsoPhatso at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Portsmouth Fire Department No. 1, Nyttend, Public domain
- Second Presbyterian, Portsmouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Market Street in Boneyfiddle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Philip Moore Stone House, dok1, CC BY 2.0
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