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Tioga, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
509 Population 821/sq mi density
$83,486 Median Income $18,830 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
453 Violent Crime/100K 4,219 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,486 median income, 16.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tioga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 100.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,298 ft (700 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density821/sq mi
Coordinates38.4220°N, 80.6549°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNicholas County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 100.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

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

41 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 66 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 29 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 30 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 106 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 78 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 143 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 63 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 51 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 26 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 121 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 124 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 122 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 122 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 132 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 128 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 68 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 69 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 90 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 23, 2016 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 22 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 84 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 79 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 98 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 91 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 98 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 51 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 70 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 83 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 93 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 85 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 91 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 48 km
1991 PEACHTREE 6,635 99 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 59 km
1987 JOES BRANCH 6,340 86 km
1987 TUCKER HOLLOW 5,862 69 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 96 km
1991 MILBURN 4,777 73 km
1999 SCHYLER FORK 4,417 67 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.2 in

Tioga has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.5").

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