Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 59 min5:54 am – 8:53 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 22 min7:39 am – 5:01 pm
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People870 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 57.5427 householdsMedian home value $71,80087% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $446 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting14.3% unemployment rate33% of adults are in the labour force, 222 employedMain industries: construction 53%, manufacturing 23%, education and health care 14%Average commute 35 minutes68% drive alone, 32% car-poolSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher77% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 39°F, lows 19°F51 in of rain a yearwettest month July16 in of snow a year, on about 11 days15 days above 90°F, 141 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Burton station, 9 mi away; snow from Moundsville
Parks and public landsCecil H. Underwood Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.7 mi · 3,347 acresLantz Farm and Nature Preservestate conservation land · 9.9 mi · 526 acresLewis Wetzel Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 10.4 mi · 13,490 acresDents Run Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 12.2 mi · 1,261 acresRyerson Station State Parkstate park · 15.6 mi · 1,135 acresGrave Creek Mound State Parkstate park · 19.3 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.4 on 3 Jun 201742 mi away, near Batesville, OhioMost recent: magnitude 3.4 on 3 Jun 201742 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWetzel County, WV, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsLandslide Relatively ModerateRiver flooding Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality78% of days had good air in 2025284 of 365 days measured80 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 40, worst day 105main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Greene County, PA, 22 mi away
Internet at home73% of households have a broadband subscription38% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone27% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterNew Martinsvilleserves 5,272 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 202130 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,360 ft415 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalWetzel County Hospital14.7 miPost officeLittleton Post Office3.7 miTown hallSpringhill Township Municipal Building7.9 miPoliceHundred Police Department6.3 miFire stationSilver Hill Volunteer Fire Department3.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportNorth Central West Virginia Airport CKB32 miMajor airportPittsburgh International Airport PIT60 miInterstateI-7026 miUS highwayUS 2503.4 miAmtrakConnellsville, PA COV57 miCoachFairmont (Bus Shelter 1)Barons Bus Lines27 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 26581 ZIP area.
