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Jane Lew, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
565 Population 2,354/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $22,859 per capita
$77,400 Home Value $171,444 Zillow
$709 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $709/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jane Lew experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,354/sq mi
Coordinates39.1108°N, 80.4080°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 M3.5 131 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 72 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 64 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 127 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 102 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 95 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 127 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 129 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 53 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 81 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 90 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 74 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 133 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 63 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 134 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 25, 1968 EF2 83 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 16 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 22, 2017 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX (2,469 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,446 100 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 99 km
2010 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,033 100 km
1994 LEATHERWOOD CREEK 864 99 km
1999 AUTHONYS CREEK 782 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 754 99 km
2021 RAMSHORN RX 711 99 km
1999 SINNET FORK 681 94 km
2015 POPLAR RIDGE 659 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 547 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Jane Lew has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").

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