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Coal Fork, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,414 Population 276/sq mi density
$64,053 Median Income $31,009 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $111,038 Zillow
$1,023 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,053 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $1,023/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Coal Fork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates38.3281°N, 81.5235°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKanawha County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 31.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0388 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
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

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 123 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 138 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 93 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 70 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 61 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 119 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 95 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 132 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 20 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 130 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 131 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 76 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 78 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 121 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 61 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 129 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 117 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 28 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 86 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 90 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 100 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 18 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 10 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 16 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 46 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 73 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 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 96 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 38 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 90 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 28 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 47 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 94 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 44 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 73 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 36 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 82 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 63 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 38 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 84 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 29 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 46 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 16 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 99 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Coal Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.9").

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