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Rock Cave, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
364
Population
117/sq mi density
$50,481
Median Income
$31,030 per capita
$215,200
Home Value
$118,580 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,481 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Cave experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8404°N, 80.3375°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Upshur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Rock Cave has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").