Martinsburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,805
Population
2,836/sq mi density
$54,590
Median Income
$29,406 per capita
$231,900
Home Value
$312,100 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
221
Violent Crime/100K
1,727 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$54,590 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Martinsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4578°N, 77.9782°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Martinsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").