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Kanawha, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
130
Population
148/sq mi density
$65,469
Median Income
$42,926 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$143,877 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,469 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 621 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2041°N, 81.4578°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.62 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Kanawha has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").