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Osage, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Monongalia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
26 Population 144/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
598 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Osage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation924 ft (282 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates39.6593°N, 80.0069°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonongalia County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.52 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience83.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 114 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 133 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 142 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 134 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 129 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 127 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 106 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 133 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 123 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 112 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 144 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 120 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 133 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 114 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 129 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 141 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 121 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 106 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 17 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 88 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 66 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 74 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Osage has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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