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Parsons, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,481
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$26,616 per capita
$101,500
Home Value
$128,536 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
43.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $808/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Parsons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 55.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0945°N, 79.6785°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tucker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively 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 | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Parsons has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.4").