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Clifton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Meigs County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
392 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$210,700 Home Value $104,183 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
105 Violent Crime/100K 1,789 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation580 ft (177 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,508/sq mi
Coordinates39.0042°N, 82.0392°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMeigs County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.5 / 100
Community Resilience12.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 124 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 51 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 107 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 45 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 112 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 25 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 120 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 75 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 110 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 106 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 48 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 106 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 100 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 84 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 105 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 111 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 70 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 14 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 80 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 171 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 74 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 73 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 43 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 42 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LEFT FORK (10,196 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 98 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 97 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 91 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 96 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 100 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 90 km
1999 BRUCHY CREEK 3,155 100 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 93 km
2022 RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW 1,871 99 km
1991 DOG HOLLOW 1,686 95 km
1987 LITTLE COAL RIVER 1,565 88 km
1995 RUMBLE 1,494 95 km
1991 JIMS FORK 1,419 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,388 96 km
2022 127 1,349 55 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 61 km
1987 COAL FORK 1,186 92 km
1999 TOMPLER FORK 1,174 99 km
2015 LITTLE HORSE CREEK 1,145 98 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.7").

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