Wayne, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wayne County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,433
Population
1,214/sq mi density
$31,797
Median Income
$22,456 per capita
$74,200
Home Value
$134,969 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,797 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,200 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2298°N, 82.4416°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Wayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").