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Cowen, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Webster County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
560
Population
889/sq mi density
$30,625
Median Income
$15,321 per capita
$57,300
Home Value
$81,948 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
453
Violent Crime/100K
4,219 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$30,625 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,300 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 100.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,233 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4106°N, 80.5539°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in |
Cowen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.5").