Hinton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Summers County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,413
Population
1,082/sq mi density
$42,852
Median Income
$25,707 per capita
$92,400
Home Value
$145,771 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,852 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $907/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,911 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6746°N, 80.8811°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Summers County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Hinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.4").