Friendly, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pleasants County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
116
Population
1,160/sq mi density
$55,833
Median Income
$17,192 per capita
$102,100
Home Value
$114,519 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5137°N, 81.0618°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pleasants County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 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 | 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Friendly has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (3.1").