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Red Jacket, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
539
Population
102/sq mi density
$209,600
Home Value
$81,326 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
489
Violent Crime/100K
1,500 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
489 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Jacket enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 811 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6488°N, 82.1316°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mingo County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Low |
| 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Red Jacket has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").