Big Creek, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
249 Population 429/sq mi density
$148,500 Home Value $147,278 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Creek, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$148,500
47% below
Zillow: $147,278
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
50.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Big Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Creek is $148,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,278. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average).

Education

0.0% of adults in Big Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 50.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population249
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$48,167
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$333M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

Home Value$148,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$147,278
Housing Units47
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death17,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation670 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.