Worthington, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 162/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $20,428 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $103,220 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates39.4577°N, 80.2640°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.40"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.02"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience76.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively 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 Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 103 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 111 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 102 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 119 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 115 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 104 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 87 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 119 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 97 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 119 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 87 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 88 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 82 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 102 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 81 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 90 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 98 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 110 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 32 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 81 km 1
May 11, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 68 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 25, 1968 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Worthington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").

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