Athens, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
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
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,292 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $1,020/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.5").