Romney, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hampshire County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,714
Population
1,617/sq mi density
$39,118
Median Income
$24,262 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$239,133 Zillow
$586
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
686
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,118 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $586/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Romney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 29.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3445°N, 78.7558°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Romney has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.2").