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Elk Garden, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Garrett County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
195
Population
750/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$27,984 per capita
$81,800
Home Value
$130,383 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
840
Violent Crime/100K
1,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
840 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Garden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,262 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3862°N, 79.1556°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Garrett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.13 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Elk Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").