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Gassaway, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Braxton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
600
Population
517/sq mi density
$40,156
Median Income
$25,564 per capita
$101,700
Home Value
$134,646 Zillow
$431
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
323 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $431/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gassaway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6667°N, 80.7704°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Braxton County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 49 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 | 32°F (-0°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) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 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) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Gassaway has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").