Star City, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,894
Population
3,865/sq mi density
$62,031
Median Income
$38,055 per capita
$256,800
Home Value
$231,161 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,031 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$256,800 home value, $989/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Star City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6592°N, 79.9866°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Star City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").