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Burnsville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gilmer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
493
Population
465/sq mi density
$83,095
Median Income
$32,234 per capita
$109,900
Home Value
$118,414 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,095 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8555°N, 80.6527°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilmer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| 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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Burnsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").