At a Glance
Median Income
$53,264
$17,694 per capita
Violent Crime
64/100K
1,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
87.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Barboursville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barboursville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barboursville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barboursville residents earn a median household income of $53,264 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,694. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 87.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 547 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Barboursville reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,338/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Barboursville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barboursville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population747
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,264
Per Capita$17,694
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty87.3%
County GDP$681M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership9.8%
Zillow$420,565
Housing Units286
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property1,338/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation514 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Barboursville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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