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Chester, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,302
Population
2,302/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$34,479 per capita
$110,600
Home Value
$113,330 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
79
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").