Philippi, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Taylor County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,919
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$43,203
Median Income
$23,273 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$134,815 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
138
Violent Crime/100K
794 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,203 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 46.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Philippi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (3.2").