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Carpendale, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Allegany County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,053
Population
804/sq mi density
$59,679
Median Income
$29,425 per capita
$169,200
Home Value
$178,584 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,679 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $709/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Carpendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6277°N, 78.7897°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Carpendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").