West Virginia
Bluewell is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,281. Residents earn $35,599 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bluewell receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bluewell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bluewell is $35,599, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 27.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Bluewell is $137,800, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $874 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Bluewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 34.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,599 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,587 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,509 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,682 |
| County GDP | $2,337M |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Healthcare | 196 |
| Retail | 202 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,279 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $137,800 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $874 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,279 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 24.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 18,112/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,626 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3148°N, 81.2557°W |
| County FIPS | 54055 |
Winner: Republican by 57.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Retail Stores | 202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |