At a Glance
Median Income
$31,648
$27,748 per capita
Median Rent
$731/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
3,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
12.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Betsy Layne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Betsy Layne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Betsy Layne a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Betsy Layne residents earn a median household income of $31,648 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,748. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Betsy Layne reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,224/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Betsy Layne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Betsy Layne has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population573
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,648
Per Capita$27,748
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$912
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$731
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$124,674
Housing Units369
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent61/100K
Property3,224/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,361/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation924 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Betsy Layne was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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