West Virginia
Belington is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,843. Residents earn $47,361 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Belington receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Belington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Belington is $47,361, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Belington is $95,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Belington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches, including 57.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,361 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,495 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,118 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,465 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 394 |
| County GDP | $781M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,557 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $95,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $109,953 |
| Census Median Rent | $883 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,557 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Obesity | 46.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.7% |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.5% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 12.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.5% |
| Depression | 35.6% |
| Mental Distress | 26.6% |
| Physical Distress | 20.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,789/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 14.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,839 ft (561 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0151°N, 79.9409°W |
| County FIPS | 54001 |
Winner: Republican by 60.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |