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Prosperity, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,575
Population
640/sq mi density
$82,637
Median Income
$27,408 per capita
$115,700
Home Value
$148,837 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
1,083 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,637 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Prosperity experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,443 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8382°N, 81.1968°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Raleigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 43 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 | 30°F (-1°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 | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| 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 |
Prosperity has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").