West Dunbar, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
385
Population
1,674/sq mi density
$37,188
Median Income
$23,939 per capita
$83,300
Home Value
$121,237 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 23.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $905/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Dunbar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3721°N, 81.7558°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.9 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
West Dunbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.9").