West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Beech Bottom is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 588. Residents earn $30,000 per year, which is 60% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beech Bottom receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beech Bottom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beech Bottom is $30,000, 60% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Beech Bottom is $62,800, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Beech Bottom is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 391 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Beech Bottom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,000 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,228 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,514 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 618 |
| County GDP | $1,317M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,093 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $62,800 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $56,980 |
| $/Sq Ft | $4 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 66.7% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,093 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 390.6/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 390.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2233°N, 80.6579°W |
| County FIPS | 54009 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |