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Alderson, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Summers County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,182
Population
1,328/sq mi density
$33,794
Median Income
$20,197 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$175,240 Zillow
$724
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,794 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $724/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alderson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,596 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7297°N, 80.6420°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Summers County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.2 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Alderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.8").