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Flatwoods, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Braxton County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
404
Population
612/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$21,728 per capita
$105,200
Home Value
$139,855 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
323 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Flatwoods experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7170°N, 80.6525°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Braxton 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 | 36.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Flatwoods has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.2").