Chapmanville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,005 Population 1,523/sq mi density
$35,655 Median Income $25,535 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $151,319 Zillow
$566 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,655 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $566/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chapmanville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,523/sq mi
Coordinates37.9709°N, 82.0204°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMingo County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.88"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.94"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 130 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 119 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 128 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 130 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 144 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 106 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 131 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 128 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 115 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 116 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 67 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 114 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 138 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 149 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 131 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 119 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 137 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 87 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 93 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 54 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 59 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 43 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 86 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 12 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 62 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 56 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 31 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 32 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 82 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 39 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 100 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 38 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 93 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Driest
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Chapmanville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.9").

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