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Crum, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Martin County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
143 Population 280/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
489 Violent Crime/100K 1,500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
489 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Crum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates37.9095°N, 82.4470°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.9 / 100
Community Resilience3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 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 M4.2 101 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 136 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 147 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 111 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 130 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 120 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 103 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 104 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 98 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 128 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 125 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 93 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 124 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 119 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 89 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 97 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 111 km
Mar 16, 2012 7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia M2.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 93 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 27 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 81 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 94 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 75 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 59 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 91 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 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 95 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 16 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 51 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 94 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 10 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 25 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 69 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 23 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 44 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 40 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 73 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Crum has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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