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Bidwell, OH
Census-designated place in Gallia County, Ohio.
Population
904
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Bidwell and its ZIP codes
Bidwell at a glance
- Bidwell is about 2.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,417 a year, 15% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,700 (54% below Ohio).
Local data for Bidwell, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bidwell, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,417
Poverty rate
40.6%
Median home value
$99,700
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (25), German Americans (7), Puerto Ricans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallia County. PPP loans are for Bidwell.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,312
11,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,766 per person
How people get to work
Bidwell, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bidwell, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bidwell, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Bidwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VintonVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Rio GrandeVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| GallipolisVillage | 8.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Centerville (Thurman)Village | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| KanaugaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CheshireVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Point Pleasant, WVCity | 9.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Henderson, WVTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WilkesvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Gallipolis Ferry, WVCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| RutlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| MiddleportVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Clifton, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PomeroyVillage | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Mason, WVTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Oak HillVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bidwell, OH in?
- Bidwell is in Gallia County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bidwell, OH?
- About 904 people live in Bidwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bidwell?
- Nearby places include Vinton (4.6 mi), Rio Grande (5.9 mi), Gallipolis (8.6 mi), Centerville (Thurman) (8.9 mi), Kanauga (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023