Auburn, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Doddridge County County

2.1 /5.0
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90 Population 265/sq mi density
$21,875 Median Income $6,303 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation831 ft (253 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates39.0962°N, 80.8562°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDoddridge County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.01"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.3 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 140 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 122 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 50 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 99 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 127 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 140 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 56 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 104 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 70 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 71 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 105 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 104 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 91 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 59 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 49 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 106 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 29 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 56 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 81 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 90 km 1
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 25, 1968 EF2 96 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 25 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 50 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 22, 2017 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLUE CREEK (3,268 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 90 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 97 km
1999 KUNS BRANCH 2,475 90 km
1991 COAL HILL 1,497 96 km
1991 JIMS FORK 1,419 99 km
1999 TOMPLER FORK 1,174 94 km
1987 ELK HOLLOW 1,174 94 km
1999 CAMPBELLS CK 991 100 km
1994 LEATHERWOOD CREEK 864 82 km
1991 RATTLESNAKE BRANCH 788 99 km
1999 AUTHONYS CREEK 782 68 km
1987 SYCAMORE 742 90 km
1999 SINNET FORK 681 76 km
1991 GAULEY RIVER 680 99 km
2015 POPLAR RIDGE 659 72 km
1988 JIMS FORK 585 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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