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Shepherdstown, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,399
Population
3,498/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$22,913 per capita
$474,500
Home Value
$476,047 Zillow
$1,152
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$474,500 home value, $1,152/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shepherdstown 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4319°N, 77.8047°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Shepherdstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").