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Century, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
107
Population
823/sq mi density
$36,136
Median Income
$32,364 per capita
$105,500
Home Value
$150,797 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,136 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Century experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,571 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1003°N, 80.1881°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in |
Century has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.1").