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Moorefield, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hardy County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,952
Population
1,106/sq mi density
$47,308
Median Income
$28,688 per capita
$121,400
Home Value
$202,276 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
993
Violent Crime/100K
6,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,308 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
993 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Moorefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0674°N, 78.9624°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Moorefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").