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Kingwood, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,980
Population
1,226/sq mi density
$67,411
Median Income
$32,905 per capita
$162,700
Home Value
$83,748 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,411 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $636/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 171.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4720°N, 79.6823°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 | 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in |
Kingwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.3").