New Haven, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,735
Population
1,577/sq mi density
$56,500
Median Income
$45,531 per capita
$101,700
Home Value
$138,797 Zillow
$491
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $491/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9882°N, 81.9673°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
New Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").