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Athens, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,156
Population
2,890/sq mi density
$62,292
Median Income
$21,224 per capita
$156,800
Home Value
$162,691 Zillow
$1,020
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
761
Violent Crime/100K
3,493 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,292 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $1,020/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
761 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,515 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4207°N, 81.0125°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°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 (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.8").