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Lesage, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,165 Population 191/sq mi density
$38,944 Median Income $23,403 per capita
$758 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 9,226 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,944 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lesage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates38.4867°N, 82.2823°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCabell County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.2 / 100
Community Resilience73.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 107 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 120 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 127 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 84 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 46 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 134 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 55 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 134 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 87 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 62 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 126 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 62 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 148 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 121 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 134 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 138 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 126 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 144 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

124 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 51 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 52 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 31 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 16, 1982 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 86 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 69 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 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 81 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 95 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 82 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 63 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 96 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 95 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 87 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 97 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 62 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 89 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 76 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 91 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Lesage has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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