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Sissonville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,706
Population
212/sq mi density
$58,322
Median Income
$26,377 per capita
$166,300
Home Value
$163,765 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,227
Violent Crime/100K
6,561 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,322 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,300 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,227 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sissonville 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 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 916 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5020°N, 81.6359°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kanawha County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0388 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Sissonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").