Falling Waters, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,384
Population
1,892/sq mi density
$87,632
Median Income
$30,300 per capita
$207,200
Home Value
$319,842 Zillow
$1,341
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$87,632 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,200 home value, $1,341/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Falling Waters experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5638°N, 77.8875°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Falling Waters has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").