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McMechen, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marshall County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,735
Population
3,044/sq mi density
$42,863
Median Income
$26,781 per capita
$89,500
Home Value
$84,481 Zillow
$562
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
364 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,863 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
McMechen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,044/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9865°N, 80.7335°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.90 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
McMechen has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").