Environment in West Virginia
8 indicators covering environment for West Virginia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | 0.9396 Percentage change | 2025 | up 828.9% | 685th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | 0.5026 Percentage change | 2025 | up 205.8% | 789th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -9.9 Percentage change | 2024 | down 1,356.0% | 456th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -5.71 Percentage change | 2024 | down 903.0% | 516th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 1.54 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 16.1% | 1791st |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 3,852 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 5.4% | 311th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 62.61 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 46.9% | 644th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 109.9 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 101.2% | 451st |