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New Martinsville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,175 Population 1,938/sq mi density
$51,226 Median Income $27,036 per capita
$112,600 Home Value $133,552 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
39 Violent Crime/100K 274 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,226 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Martinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,938/sq mi
Coordinates39.6456°N, 80.8627°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTyler County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.6 / 100
Community Resilience45.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 117 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 117 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 48 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 111 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 64 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 60 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 54 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 33 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 140 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 63 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 148 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 118 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 63 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 54 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 90 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 44 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 120 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

141 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 84 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 78 km 1
May 11, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 81 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 48 km 1
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF2 90 km 1
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1978 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

New Martinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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