Shady Spring, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,455
Population
557/sq mi density
$70,792
Median Income
$36,430 per capita
$192,000
Home Value
$204,525 Zillow
$923
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,792 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $923/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°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 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.7").