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Granville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,215 Population 935/sq mi density
$32,015 Median Income $22,195 per capita
$135,400 Home Value $125,393 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
598 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$32,015 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$135,400 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Granville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density935/sq mi
Coordinates39.6488°N, 79.9992°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPreston County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 115 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 133 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 141 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 135 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 127 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 107 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 M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 123 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 143 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 119 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 132 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 113 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 128 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 141 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 121 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 106 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 79 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 16 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 89 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 65 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 75 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Granville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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