West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Barboursville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 4,394. Residents earn $59,531 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Barboursville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Barboursville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barboursville is $59,531, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Barboursville is $212,000, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Barboursville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 9,226 per 100,000, 371% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Barboursville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 9.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,531 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,598 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,112 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,675 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,362 |
| County GDP | $6,663M |
| Restaurants | 282 |
| Healthcare | 384 |
| Retail | 393 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,373 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $212,000 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,022 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $916 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,373 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Obesity | 44.2% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 31.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 17,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 384 |
| Total Violent | 48.6/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 48.6/100K |
| Total Property | 9,225.5/100K |
| 371% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 218.5/100K |
| Theft | 8,958.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4064°N, 82.2953°W |
| County FIPS | 54011 |
Winner: Republican by 21.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 384 |
| Restaurants | 282 |
| Retail Stores | 393 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |