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Thomas, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
614 Population 176/sq mi density
$55,500 Median Income $29,498 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $161,459 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, $818/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. The area receives 170.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,122 ft (952 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates39.1449°N, 79.4954°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTucker County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 170.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 147 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 137 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 128 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 145 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 127 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 137 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 135 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 123 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 129 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 137 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 125 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 129 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 123 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 137 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 89 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 87 km
Oct 16, 2000 West Virginia M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

100 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 30 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 78 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 93 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF1 59 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF1 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WATERFALL MOUNTAIN (9,251 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 95 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 99 km
2014 CUB RUN RX 2,868 99 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 81 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 95 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 64 km
2010 HONE QUARRY 1,827 79 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 27 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 58 km
2017 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,624 92 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,446 88 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 35 km
2006 CARDINAL 1,345 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Thomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").

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