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Charles Town, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
6,854
Population
1,168/sq mi density
$94,830
Median Income
$44,494 per capita
$359,500
Home Value
$396,988 Zillow
$1,086
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
1,215 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,830 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$359,500 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Charles Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 517 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2640°N, 77.8813°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very 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) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Charles Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").