Westover, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,007 Population 1,314/sq mi density
$58,333 Median Income $34,504 per capita
$179,500 Home Value $197,069 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
221 Violent Crime/100K 2,557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,333 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,500 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Westover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,314/sq mi
Coordinates39.6338°N, 79.9900°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPreston County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.81"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 116 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 132 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 140 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 131 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 128 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 107 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 135 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 135 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 123 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 119 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 131 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 113 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 127 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 140 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 120 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 107 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

173 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 79 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 14 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 90 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 63 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 77 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Westover has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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