Sign In Register

Blacksville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greene County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
59 Population 197/sq mi density
$35,833 Median Income $36,219 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
598 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Blacksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,219 ft (372 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates39.7156°N, 80.2147°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.3 / 100
Community Resilience55.7 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 130 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 138 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 95 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 115 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 110 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 110 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 88 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 150 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 115 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 108 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 114 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 97 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 114 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 141 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 108 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 129 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 91 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 116 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 126 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 93 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 85 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 73 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Blacksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

View full weather details →