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Kermit, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Martin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
195 Population 500/sq mi density
$32,750 Median Income $20,452 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $91,952 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
489 Violent Crime/100K 1,500 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$32,750 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
489 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kermit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation629 ft (192 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates37.8425°N, 82.4086°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.9 / 100
Community Resilience3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 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 97 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 121 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 146 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 125 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 98 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 121 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 146 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 104 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 107 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 120 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 131 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 85 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 121 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 81 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 114 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 97 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 141 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 35 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 85 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 79 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 73 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 85 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 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 95 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 25 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 12 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 43 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 92 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 7 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 18 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 69 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 46 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 32 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 68 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 73 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) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Kermit has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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