Barboursville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County
Barboursville, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Barboursville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barboursville residents earn a median household income of $59,531 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,598. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barboursville is $212,000 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,323. Median rent is $916/month, with 22.8% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Barboursville reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,889/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Barboursville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barboursville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.