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Kistler, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
378 Population 254/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kistler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,743 ft (531 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates37.7646°N, 81.8515°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience14.3 / 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 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 M4.2 127 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 146 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 117 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 124 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 108 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 132 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 132 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 127 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 106 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 97 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 143 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 69 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 141 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 120 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 123 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 106 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 64 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 60 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 99 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 55 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 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 53 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 49 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 34 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 43 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 38 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 94 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 97 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 30 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 87 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 9 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Kistler has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.3").

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