West Virginia
Beverly is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 713. Residents earn $34,583 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beverly receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beverly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beverly is $34,583, 54% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 27.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Beverly is $118,900, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $653 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Beverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,583 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,959 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,002 |
| County GDP | $1,145M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,822 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $118,900 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,838 |
| Census Median Rent | $653 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,822 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,979 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8441°N, 79.8718°W |
| County FIPS | 54083 |
Winner: Republican by 46.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,698/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |