At a Glance
Median Income
$54,327
$27,009 per capita
Home Value
$74,900
Zillow: $145,923
Median Rent
$725/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
23.5% smoking rate
How Ansted Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ansted's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ansted a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ansted residents earn a median household income of $54,327 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,009. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ansted is $74,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,923. Median rent is $725/month, with 26.5% 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 1969.
Education
13.5% of adults in Ansted hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ansted has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,210
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density703/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,327
Per Capita$27,009
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,900
Rent$725
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$145,923
Housing Units617
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,327 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute36 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Ansted was founded in 1873.
The median home in Ansted was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.