Booth, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Monongalia County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
156 Population 284/sq mi density
$234,097 Median Income $83,636 per capita
$266,000 Home Value $182,177 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$234,097 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
89.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Booth 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,157 ft (353 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates39.5976°N, 80.0191°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonongalia County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.52 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience83.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
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 M3.4 115 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 127 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 135 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 134 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 105 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 120 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 110 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 137 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 114 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 126 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 108 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 122 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 135 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 116 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 104 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 82 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 13 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 95 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 64 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 81 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 43 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 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Booth has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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