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Wheeling, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ohio County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
26,670
Population
1,961/sq mi density
$48,498
Median Income
$35,997 per capita
$142,500
Home Value
$142,594 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
778
Violent Crime/100K
2,528 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,498 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
778 violent crimes/100K (105% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheeling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0738°N, 80.6960°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ohio County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Wheeling has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").