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Norton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Randolph County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
205
Population
353/sq mi density
$23,967
Median Income
$17,705 per capita
$92,300
Home Value
$53,788 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,967 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Norton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 68.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,161 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9316°N, 79.9691°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Norton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").