At a Glance
Median Income
$28,966
$15,179 per capita
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
51.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Berwind Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berwind's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berwind a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berwind residents earn a median household income of $28,966 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,179. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Berwind reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,874/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Berwind hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
51.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berwind has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,966
Per Capita$15,179
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$34,766
Housing Units108
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking28.5%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,550 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+51.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Berwind was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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