Belington, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Barbour County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,843 Population 895/sq mi density
$47,361 Median Income $22,495 per capita
$95,200 Home Value $116,745 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,361 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $883/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Belington, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,361
37% below
$22,495 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
66% below
Zillow: $116,745
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
44% above
27.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Belington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
34%
Rent
76%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belington residents earn a median household income of $47,361 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,495. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belington is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,745. Median rent is $883/month, with 29.9% 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 1969.

Education

11.7% of adults in Belington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,843
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,361
Per Capita$22,495
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$883
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$116,745
Housing Units773
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death12,789/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation1,839 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Belington was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.