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Bancroft, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
472 Population 3,371/sq mi density
$75,938 Median Income $49,631 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $94,503 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 1,115 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,938 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bancroft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,371/sq mi
Coordinates38.5107°N, 81.8414°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience58.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 109 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 97 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 59 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 81 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 89 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 79 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 129 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 116 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 54 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 138 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 97 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 83 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 104 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 89 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 111 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 49 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 147 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 93 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 144 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

104 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 86 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 9 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 55 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 49 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 84 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 91 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 72 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 69 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 91 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 43 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 75 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 68 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 90 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 77 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 85 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 72 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 85 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 62 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 73 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 96 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 67 km
1987 PINE CREEK 8,864 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Bancroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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