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Buckhannon, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,144
Population
1,805/sq mi density
$48,720
Median Income
$25,259 per capita
$152,000
Home Value
$150,797 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,720 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckhannon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 39.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,410 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9927°N, 80.2282°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Upshur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in |
Buckhannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").