West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Ansted is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,210. Residents earn $54,327 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ansted receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Ansted offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ansted is $54,327, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ansted is $74,900, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Ansted experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,327 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,919 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,186 |
| County GDP | $1,578M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $74,900 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,421 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.0% |
| Depression | 35.0% |
| Mental Distress | 25.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 15,973/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,327 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1354°N, 81.1035°W |
| County FIPS | 54019 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |