Franklin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
387
Population
691/sq mi density
$81,071
Median Income
$35,360 per capita
$213,500
Home Value
$221,901 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $732/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6453°N, 79.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pendleton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").