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Wayne, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wayne County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,433
Population
1,214/sq mi density
$31,797
Median Income
$22,456 per capita
$74,200
Home Value
$128,292 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
3,609 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,797 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,200 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
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 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Wayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").