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Harts, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Lincoln County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
578 Population 63/sq mi density
$37,644 Median Income $16,723 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 4,120 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,644 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Harts enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates38.0471°N, 82.1293°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 130 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 131 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 139 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 135 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 122 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 96 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 144 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 141 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 131 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 126 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 72 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 102 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 144 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 97 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 102 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 138 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 143 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 151 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 93 km 7
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 82 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 82 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 47 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 46 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 45 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 47 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 86 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 15 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 67 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 66 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 34 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 37 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 75 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 45 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 96 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 94 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 49 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 33 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Harts has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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