All Countries
Wellsburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,364
Population
2,437/sq mi density
$40,948
Median Income
$27,721 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$109,234 Zillow
$569
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,948 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 665 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2809°N, 80.6106°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brooke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.94 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Wellsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").