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Bartow, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Highland County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
74 Population 161/sq mi density
$196,900 Home Value $101,353 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bartow, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$196,900
30% below
Zillow: $101,353
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
25.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bartow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bartow a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bartow is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,353. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Bartow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Bartow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bartow has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population74
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,266
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$111M
Avg Weekly Wage$856

Housing

Home Value$196,900
Rent
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$101,353
Housing Units63
Rent Burden37.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,676/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,769 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bartow was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.