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Follansbee, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,790
Population
1,516/sq mi density
$52,974
Median Income
$40,399 per capita
$137,100
Home Value
$114,383 Zillow
$592
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
36
Violent Crime/100K
802 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,974 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,100 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Follansbee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3370°N, 80.5972°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brooke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.94 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Follansbee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").