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Philippi, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Taylor County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,919
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$43,203
Median Income
$23,273 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$128,627 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
19
Violent Crime/100K
154 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,203 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Philippi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,560 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1473°N, 80.0504°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Philippi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").