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Oceana, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wyoming County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,421 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$47,548 Median Income $40,020 per capita
$60,800 Home Value $75,528 Zillow
$932 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,548 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,800 home value, $932/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Oceana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates37.6934°N, 81.6299°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

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

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 140 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 128 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 127 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 106 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 119 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 105 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 140 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 85 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 77 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 65 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 103 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 122 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 61 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 85 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 117 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 39 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 88 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 67 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 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 65 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 41 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 54 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 50 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 28 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 97 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 46 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 27 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 14 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 65 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 8 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 69 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 68 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Oceana has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.3").

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