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Marlinton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,050
Population
447/sq mi density
$42,386
Median Income
$23,870 per capita
$90,500
Home Value
$164,749 Zillow
$703
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
365
Violent Crime/100K
122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Marlinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,373 ft (723 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2241°N, 80.0875°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Marlinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.5").