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Bayard, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Grant County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
311
Population
1,003/sq mi density
$30,179
Median Income
$25,291 per capita
$78,500
Home Value
$324,271 Zillow
$715
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,179 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,500 home value, $715/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bayard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 117.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,354 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2711°N, 79.3662°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Bayard has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").