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Reader, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
229
Population
246/sq mi density
$61,815
Median Income
$38,419 per capita
$89,600
Home Value
$102,900 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,815 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Reader experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5670°N, 80.7295°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wetzel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Reader has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").