Ravenswood, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,846
Population
2,113/sq mi density
$45,392
Median Income
$36,609 per capita
$99,600
Home Value
$186,991 Zillow
$969
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
143
Violent Crime/100K
86 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,392 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $969/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ravenswood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9563°N, 81.7620°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Ravenswood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").