Chester, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,302
Population
2,302/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$34,479 per capita
$110,600
Home Value
$124,206 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $686/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6129°N, 80.5627°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.19 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.6").