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Gallipolis Ferry, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gallia County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
766 Population 336/sq mi density
$44,250 Median Income $17,321 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $155,806 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
209 Violent Crime/100K 2,764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallipolis Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates38.7745°N, 82.2040°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGallia County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.0 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively 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 M3.6 116 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 75 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 114 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 56 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 16 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 120 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 135 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 103 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 37 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 129 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 97 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 64 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 137 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 97 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 34 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 107 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

148 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 52 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 71 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 17 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 33 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 96 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 83 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 95 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 84 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 96 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 92 km
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 86 km
1987 JOES BRANCH 6,340 91 km
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 74 km
1987 HUNTERS BRANCH 5,592 91 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 68 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 74 km
1991 BALL FORK 4,961 88 km
1987 PEACH CREEK 4,802 99 km
1987 SUMMER FORK 4,393 94 km
1999 HUNTERS BRANCH 4,299 90 km
1999 THOMPSON BRANCH 4,145 83 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 81 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Gallipolis Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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