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Dunbar, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,340 Population 2,621/sq mi density
$54,647 Median Income $31,117 per capita
$121,100 Home Value $121,237 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,404 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,647 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,100 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunbar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,009 ft (308 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density2,621/sq mi
Coordinates38.3695°N, 81.7361°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKanawha County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

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 M3.5 142 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 126 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 115 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 77 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 84 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 76 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 135 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 112 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 129 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 38 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 111 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 132 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 66 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 89 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 77 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 143 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 116 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 100 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 72 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 99 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 66 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 16 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 54 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 27 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 62 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 95 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 51 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 82 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 26 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 57 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 100 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 89 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 50 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 74 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 34 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 70 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 96 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 57 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 76 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Dunbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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