West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Bradley is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,429. Residents earn $58,984 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bradley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bradley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bradley is $58,984, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Bradley is $88,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Bradley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,984 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,150 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $88,600 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,973 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 11.3% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.5% |
| Depression | 34.0% |
| Mental Distress | 25.5% |
| Physical Distress | 19.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,220 ft (677 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8679°N, 81.2156°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |