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Barrackville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,362 Population 1,974/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $37,413 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $157,386 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,439 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Barrackville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$37,413 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
45% below
Zillow: $157,386
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
1,439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
16% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Barrackville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barrackville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
55%
Rent
60%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barrackville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barrackville residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,413. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barrackville is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,386. Median rent is $693/month, with 27.2% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Barrackville reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,439/100K.

Education

39.1% of adults in Barrackville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barrackville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,362
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,974/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$37,413
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$693
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$157,386
Housing Units640
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property1,439/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation969 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Barrackville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.