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Matoaka, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
92
Population
354/sq mi density
$23,929
Median Income
$11,392 per capita
$74,400
Home Value
$79,305 Zillow
$565
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, $565/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Matoaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,508 ft (764 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4182°N, 81.2418°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Matoaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.9").