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Ansted, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
Ansted, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Ansted a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $131,421. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ansted reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,305/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.