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Belington, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Barbour County County
Belington, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Belington a Good Place to Live?
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 3.8% (6% 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 $109,953. 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.
Safety & Crime
Belington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.