Winfield, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,538
Population
1,075/sq mi density
$89,917
Median Income
$38,330 per capita
$226,000
Home Value
$300,676 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
297 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,917 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Winfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5267°N, 81.8855°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 19 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Winfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (2.6").