West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Blennerhassett is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 3,229. Residents earn $85,619 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Blennerhassett receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Blennerhassett stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Blennerhassett is $85,619, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Blennerhassett is $173,900, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Blennerhassett experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,619 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,020 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,634 |
| County GDP | $4,743M |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Healthcare | 293 |
| Retail | 336 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,814 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $173,900 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,137 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,814 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 33.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,836/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2565°N, 81.6309°W |
| County FIPS | 54107 |
Winner: Republican by 43.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Retail Stores | 336 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |