Berwind, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
228 Population 786/sq mi density
$28,966 Median Income $15,179 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,966 median income, unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Berwind, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,966
61% below
$15,179 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
51.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
39%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berwind a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
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. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population228
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,966
Per Capita$15,179
Unemployment
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$34,766
Housing Units108
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking28.5%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
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%
Broadband35.0%
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.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.