Prichard, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Boyd County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
434
Population
391/sq mi density
$90,795
Median Income
$43,150 per capita
$94,000
Home Value
$161,019 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$90,795 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Prichard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2368°N, 82.6039°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Prichard has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").