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Boaz, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County
Boaz, WV
At a Glance
How Boaz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boaz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Boaz a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Boaz residents earn a median household income of $92,708 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,707. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boaz is $227,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,653. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 18.5% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Boaz reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 443/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Boaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boaz has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.