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Pennsboro, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,227 Population 454/sq mi density
$51,348 Median Income $24,613 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $102,964 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,348 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $822/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pennsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates39.2841°N, 80.9661°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTyler County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

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

40 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 M3.5 108 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 72 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 76 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 123 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 76 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 50 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 81 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 83 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 121 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 49 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 82 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 80 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 83 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 88 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 29 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 50 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 38 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 72 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 68 km 1
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 25, 1968 EF2 84 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 43 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 12, 2023 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 12, 2023 EF1 92 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF1 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AUTHONYS CREEK (782 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 AUTHONYS CREEK 782 91 km
1999 SINNET FORK 681 95 km
2015 POPLAR RIDGE 659 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Pennsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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