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Madison, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Boone County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,840
Population
372/sq mi density
$57,073
Median Income
$30,987 per capita
$127,200
Home Value
$128,074 Zillow
$1,015
Median Rent
21.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
4,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,073 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,233 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0642°N, 81.7949°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").