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Salt Rock, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
161
Population
52/sq mi density
$23,411
Median Income
$18,117 per capita
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
9,226 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,411 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 921 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3301°N, 82.2127°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cabell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Salt Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").