Bethany, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,066
Population
1,460/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$14,817 per capita
$113,600
Home Value
$180,768 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
20.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $675/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2048°N, 80.5609°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brooke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.94 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").