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Glasgow, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
800 Population 1,702/sq mi density
$51,304 Median Income $25,300 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $107,416 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 16.1% 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
$51,304 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $879/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation793 ft (242 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,702/sq mi
Coordinates38.2127°N, 81.4192°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKanawha County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

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 M3.5 111 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 108 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 M3.2 104 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 128 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 80 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 8 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 143 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 141 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 60 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 92 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 83 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 71 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 18 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 6 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 21 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 39 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 97 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 92 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 23 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 89 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 28 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 34 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 90 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 34 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 65 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 34 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 84 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 52 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 25 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 83 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 13 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 99 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 34 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 15 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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