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Quinwood, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
152 Population 434/sq mi density
$25,417 Median Income $14,779 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $113,499 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
453 Violent Crime/100K 4,219 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Quinwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,049 ft (929 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates38.0585°N, 80.7059°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNicholas County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.7 / 100
Community Resilience40.4 / 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 46 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 66 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 63 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 65 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 37 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 58 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 109 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 112 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 144 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 143 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 59 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 89 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 81 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 92 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 149 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 63 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 46 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 118 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 52 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 31, 2021 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF1 82 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 97 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYFORD MOUNTAIN (31,509 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 60 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 89 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 69 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 78 km
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 94 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 92 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 86 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 40 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 57 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 56 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 71 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 79 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 67 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 79 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 37 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 73 km
1991 PEACHTREE 6,635 75 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 50 km
1987 JOES BRANCH 6,340 76 km
1987 TUCKER HOLLOW 5,862 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in

Quinwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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