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Bancroft, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
Bancroft, WV
At a Glance
How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bancroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bancroft residents earn a median household income of $75,938 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,631. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bancroft is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,503. Median rent is $815/month, with 31.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Bancroft reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,115/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Bancroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.