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Romney, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hampshire County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,714
Population
1,617/sq mi density
$39,118
Median Income
$24,262 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$223,606 Zillow
$586
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,118 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $586/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 29.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Romney has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").