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Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,440
Population
191/sq mi density
$49,063
Median Income
$23,033 per capita
$81,400
Home Value
$85,673 Zillow
$598
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
4,120 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $598/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Gay-Shamrock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8509°N, 82.0230°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mingo County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Mount Gay-Shamrock has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").