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Hambleton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
204 Population 927/sq mi density
$45,938 Median Income $25,748 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $128,536 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hambleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 55.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,725 ft (526 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density927/sq mi
Coordinates39.0810°N, 79.6456°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTucker County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 55.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 136 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 122 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 114 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 138 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 144 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 115 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 139 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 109 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 122 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 110 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 115 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 108 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 136 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 74 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 73 km
Oct 16, 2000 West Virginia M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

93 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 43 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 92 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 80 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF1 73 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF1 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 80 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 83 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 79 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 71 km
1998 STONEY LICK 1,986 99 km
2010 HONE QUARRY 1,827 78 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 36 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 67 km
2017 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,624 82 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,446 79 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 38 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 40 km
2024 GAULEY RIDGE RX 1,263 77 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,098 91 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in

Hambleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.3").

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