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Cameron, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marshall County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
572 Population 665/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $46,791 per capita
$63,000 Home Value $90,847 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 876 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,000 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates39.8303°N, 80.5701°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.90 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience69.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very 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 Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 146 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 134 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 140 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 63 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 84 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 78 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 85 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 60 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 126 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 83 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 135 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 77 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 143 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 114 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 86 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 82 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 150 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 107 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 132 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 249 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 66 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 75 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 80 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 22 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 69 km 1
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 79 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.7 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 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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