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Poca, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,056
Population
1,886/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$34,501 per capita
$178,500
Home Value
$176,336 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
4,272 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Poca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 602 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,886/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4744°N, 81.8119°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.9 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Poca has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").