Wardensville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hardy County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
346
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$38,889
Median Income
$25,988 per capita
$184,400
Home Value
$236,691 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,889 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $538/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wardensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,018 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0788°N, 78.5903°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winchester Regional (WGO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in |
Wardensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").