West Virginia
Bradshaw is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 274. Residents earn $21,808 per year, which is 71% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bradshaw receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Bradshaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bradshaw is $21,808, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 15.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bradshaw is $54,800, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Bradshaw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $21,808 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,044 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,078 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,508 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 382 |
| County GDP | $728M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Commute Time | 40.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.0% |
| Census Median | $54,800 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $42,630 |
| Rent Burden | 39.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.9% |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| COPD | 13.9% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.2% |
| Depression | 35.7% |
| Mental Distress | 27.5% |
| Physical Distress | 20.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 24,029/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.6 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3494°N, 81.7973°W |
| County FIPS | 54047 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.9% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 40.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.0% |