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Mullens, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wyoming County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,267 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $38,110 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $56,088 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $580/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mullens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,587 ft (484 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates37.5825°N, 81.3862°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.4 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 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 M3.5 111 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 93 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 120 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 128 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 103 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 62 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 58 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 128 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 128 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 72 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 79 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 126 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 64 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 61 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 118 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 146 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 63 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 59 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 113 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 67 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 81 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 84 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 51 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 31, 2021 EF1 95 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 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 83 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 47 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 78 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 68 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 71 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 68 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 43 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 38 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 89 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 29 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 92 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 69 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 77 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Mullens has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").

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