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Montcalm, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County

2.3 /5.0
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541 Population 198/sq mi density
$39,600 Home Value $48,505 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Montcalm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,296 ft (700 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates37.3522°N, 81.2493°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 34.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 113 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 70 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 142 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 148 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 91 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 50 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 60 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 98 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 111 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 109 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 137 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 53 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 119 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 62 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 139 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 42 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 40 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 37 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 85 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 3
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 28 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 52 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 75 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 84 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 14 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 41 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 93 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 61,231 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 95 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 98 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 96 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 82 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 86 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 71 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 61 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 91 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 56 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 92 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 99 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 90 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 66 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 99 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Montcalm has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.9").

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