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Bluewell, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
Bluewell, WV
At a Glance
How Bluewell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluewell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bluewell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bluewell residents earn a median household income of $35,599 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,587. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,682 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluewell is $137,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $48,505. Median rent is $874/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bluewell reports 716 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,090/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Bluewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluewell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.