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Carolina, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
188
Population
227/sq mi density
$19,188
Median Income
$15,997 per capita
$80,500
Home Value
$112,033 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$80,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carolina 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 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,189 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4794°N, 80.2723°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Carolina has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").