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Kimberly, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
260 Population 292/sq mi density
$12,566 Median Income $4,859 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$12,566 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kimberly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation644 ft (196 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates38.1408°N, 81.2967°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 98 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 121 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 69 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 61 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 91 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 66 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 141 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 11 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 129 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 85 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 140 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 138 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 101 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 104 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 119 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 59 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 108 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 104 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 11 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 92 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 7 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 52 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 74 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 28 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 33 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 44 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 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 94 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 17 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 94 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 37 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 30 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 93 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 34 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 65 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 91 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 50 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 14 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 89 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 6 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 31 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 26 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 68 km
1987 PINE CREEK 8,864 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Kimberly has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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