At a Glance
Median Income
$25,951
$18,195 per capita
Home Value
$28,300
Zillow: $125,474
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
318 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Boissevain reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,792/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property1,792/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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