Sistersville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,340
Population
2,528/sq mi density
$46,875
Median Income
$24,719 per capita
$95,800
Home Value
$124,851 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sistersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5598°N, 80.9987°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tyler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Sistersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (3.1").