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Shady Spring, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,455
Population
557/sq mi density
$70,792
Median Income
$36,430 per capita
$192,000
Home Value
$195,590 Zillow
$923
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,057
Violent Crime/100K
7,207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,792 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shady Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,764 ft (842 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7016°N, 81.0920°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Raleigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Shady Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.0").