New Haven, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,735 Population 1,577/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $45,531 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $138,797 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $491/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,577/sq mi
Coordinates38.9882°N, 81.9673°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 131 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 55 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 51 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 30 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 101 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 105 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 72 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 54 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 109 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 98 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 101 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 89 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 105 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 8 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 107 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 66 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 93 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

145 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 79 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 24 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 40 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 46 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OAK BRANCH (25,550 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 97 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 94 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 99 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 99 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 88 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 92 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 95 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 96 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 85 km
1999 BRUCHY CREEK 3,155 97 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 88 km
1999 KUNS BRANCH 2,475 95 km
2022 RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW 1,871 96 km
1991 DOG HOLLOW 1,686 91 km
1987 LITTLE COAL RIVER 1,565 85 km
1995 RUMBLE 1,494 91 km
1991 JIMS FORK 1,419 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,388 94 km
2022 127 1,349 60 km
2019 CY19 BLUEGRASS PRESCRIBED BURN 1,190 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

New Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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