Marlinton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,050
Population
447/sq mi density
$42,386
Median Income
$23,870 per capita
$90,500
Home Value
$170,731 Zillow
$703
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $703/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Marlinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").