Grantsville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Calhoun County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
554
Population
1,259/sq mi density
$28,750
Median Income
$14,110 per capita
$75,800
Home Value
$97,799 Zillow
$283
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 22.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, $283/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Grantsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9207°N, 81.0932°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.1 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Grantsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (3.1").