At a Glance
Median Income
$25,951
$18,195 per capita
Home Value
$28,300
Zillow: $125,474
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
22.5% smoking rate
How Boissevain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boissevain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boissevain a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boissevain residents earn a median household income of $25,951 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,195. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boissevain is $28,300 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,474. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
6.5% of adults in Boissevain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boissevain has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$25,951
Per Capita$18,195
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$28,300
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$125,474
Housing Units383
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation2,782 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Boissevain was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.