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Valley Head, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
107
Population
109/sq mi density
$74,400
Home Value
$127,916 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Head experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5471°N, 80.0319°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in |
Valley Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.9").