Cowen, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Webster County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
560
Population
889/sq mi density
$30,625
Median Income
$15,321 per capita
$57,300
Home Value
$87,166 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$30,625 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,300 home value, $753/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in |
Cowen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").