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Glenville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gilmer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,049 Population 1,049/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $21,832 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $117,909 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation936 ft (285 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,049/sq mi
Coordinates38.9402°N, 80.8333°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGilmer County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.2 / 100
Community Resilience6.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 124 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 131 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 33 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 116 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 127 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 39 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 121 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 84 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 135 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 88 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 90 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 120 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 91 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 42 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 64 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 122 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 13 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

75 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 86 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 78 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 68 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 26 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 23, 2016 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAULEY MTN (13,113 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 90 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 98 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 88 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 91 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 96 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 75 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 84 km
1999 GAULEY MT2 3,223 91 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 96 km
1999 KUNS BRANCH 2,475 75 km
1991 MT. CARBON 2,245 99 km
1987 NEW RIVER 2,192 96 km
1991 COAL HILL 1,497 79 km
1991 JIMS FORK 1,419 86 km
1987 COAL FORK 1,186 93 km
1999 TOMPLER FORK 1,174 79 km
1987 ELK HOLLOW 1,174 77 km
1999 CAMPBELLS CK 991 87 km
1999 DIRT ROAD DEEP WATER 911 99 km
1987 SCABBLE CREEK 902 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Glenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").

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