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Pratt, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
406 Population 1,400/sq mi density
$61,042 Median Income $28,348 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $112,224 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$61,042 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pratt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,400/sq mi
Coordinates38.2076°N, 81.3873°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKanawha County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0388 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 108 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 111 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 69 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 60 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 101 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 131 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 77 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 5 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 146 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 139 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 59 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 93 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 82 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 111 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 69 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 24 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 8 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 63 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 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 93 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 23 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 91 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 30 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 34 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 92 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 35 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 66 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 36 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 86 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 53 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 22 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 85 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 12 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 34 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 18 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 64 km
1987 PINE CREEK 8,864 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Pratt has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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