Barrackville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,362 Population 1,974/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $37,413 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $162,742 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $693/mo rent
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Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Barrackville 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 47.8 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation969 ft (295 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,974/sq mi
Coordinates39.5017°N, 80.1698°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience76.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 107 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 111 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 119 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 121 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 112 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 94 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 124 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 124 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 106 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 95 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 121 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 97 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 110 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 91 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 107 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 119 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 99 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 89 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

135 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 23 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 94 km 2
May 11, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 59 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Barrackville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (3.2").

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