Sissonville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,706
Population
212/sq mi density
$58,322
Median Income
$26,377 per capita
$166,300
Home Value
$178,440 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,322 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,300 home value, $754/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Sissonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.0").