Brush Fork, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,213
Population
638/sq mi density
$51,364
Median Income
$24,816 per capita
$59,200
Home Value
$104,389 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,364 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Brush Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,517 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2773°N, 81.2392°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 70 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Brush Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.6").