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Ravenswood, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,846 Population 2,113/sq mi density
$45,392 Median Income $36,609 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $172,004 Zillow
$969 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,392 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $969/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ravenswood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density2,113/sq mi
Coordinates38.9563°N, 81.7620°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 149 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 66 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 69 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 47 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 114 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 83 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 88 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 67 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 71 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 107 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 104 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 91 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 89 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 105 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 103 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 11 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 106 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 57 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 75 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

112 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 140 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 94 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 23 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 34 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 99 km 1
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 12 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 71 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OAK BRANCH (25,550 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 92 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 99 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 86 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 88 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 96 km
1987 JOES BRANCH 6,340 94 km
1987 TUCKER HOLLOW 5,862 98 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 82 km
1999 SCHYLER FORK 4,417 100 km
1987 LENS CREEK 3,609 85 km
1991 MILK BRANCH 3,436 85 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 82 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 74 km
1991 CHELYAN 3,256 93 km
1999 BRUCHY CREEK 3,155 92 km
1991 SIMMONS CREEK 3,108 79 km
1999 KUNS BRANCH 2,475 82 km
1987 PAINT BRANCH 2,143 94 km
1991 PRICE BRANCH ROAD 1,899 97 km
2022 RIGHT SIDE OF RIDGEVIEW HOLLOW 1,871 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Ravenswood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.0").

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