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Cairo, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ritchie County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
135
Population
287/sq mi density
$29,650
Median Income
$22,313 per capita
$71,500
Home Value
$105,927 Zillow
$488
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,650 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $488/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cairo 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 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2073°N, 81.1537°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ritchie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").