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Bradley, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,429 Population 339/sq mi density
$58,984 Median Income $24,150 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $148,973 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 1,083 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,984 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,220 ft (677 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density339/sq mi
Coordinates37.8679°N, 81.2156°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRaleigh County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 38.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 89 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 85 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 126 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 138 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 93 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 63 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 44 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 127 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 42 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 98 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 83 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 71 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 111 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 134 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 97 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 78 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 74 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 135 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 64 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 19 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 71 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 54 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 14 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 56 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 59 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 40 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 67 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 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 86 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 21 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 91 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 53 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 22 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 96 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 86 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 33 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 53 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 52 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 96 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 37 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 34 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 88 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 29 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 94 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 93 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Bradley has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").

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