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Pax, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
94
Population
495/sq mi density
$26,979
Median Income
$23,701 per capita
$47,300
Home Value
$148,973 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
1,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,979 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9099°N, 81.2648°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Raleigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Pax has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").