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Baxter, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
153
Population
1,020/sq mi density
$7,198
Median Income
$5,097 per capita
$93,500
Home Value
$125,359 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
1,439 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$7,198 median income, 65.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baxter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5408°N, 80.1442°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Baxter has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").