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Spencer, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Roane County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,137
Population
1,710/sq mi density
$25,897
Median Income
$20,334 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$110,866 Zillow
$658
Median Rent
37.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$25,897 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $658/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8000°N, 81.3534°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Roane County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very 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 | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").