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Jefferson, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
653 Population 1,979/sq mi density
$76,900 Home Value $119,684 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
421 Violent Crime/100K 3,981 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,979/sq mi
Coordinates38.3771°N, 81.7869°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience58.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 124 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 147 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 80 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 73 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 88 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 138 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 92 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 116 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 129 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 43 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 106 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 116 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 81 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 64 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 132 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 92 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 146 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 95 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 7 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 68 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 99 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 56 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 65 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 19 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 3 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 60 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 93 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 54 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 80 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 28 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 97 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 88 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 52 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 75 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 68 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 94 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 61 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 74 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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