Addison (Webster Springs), WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Webster County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
913 Population 2,029/sq mi density
$32,708 Median Income $21,713 per capita
$98,600 Home Value $81,948 Zillow
$512 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$32,708 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $512/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Addison (Webster Springs) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,835 ft (559 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,029/sq mi
Coordinates38.4777°N, 80.4053°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 62 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 42 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 46 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 115 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 147 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 89 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 86 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 141 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 139 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 44 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 131 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 127 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 59 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 132 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 142 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 139 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 65 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 92 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 63 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 21 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 94 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 93 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF1 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 94 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 73 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 93 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 80 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 96 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 79 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 69 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 100 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 81 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 98 km
1987 TUCKER HOLLOW 5,862 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 98 km
1991 MILBURN 4,777 95 km
1999 SCHYLER FORK 4,417 90 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 64 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 96 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in

Addison (Webster Springs) has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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