Leon, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
322
Population
1,006/sq mi density
$30,688
Median Income
$9,637 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$166,549 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Leon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7481°N, 81.9545°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Leon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.8").