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Alderson, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Summers County County
Alderson, WV
At a Glance
How Alderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alderson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alderson residents earn a median household income of $33,794 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,197. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 269 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alderson is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,240. Median rent is $724/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Alderson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Alderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alderson has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.