Bradshaw, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
274 Population 356/sq mi density
$21,808 Median Income $26,044 per capita
$54,800 Home Value $45,366 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,808 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradshaw, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,808
71% below
$26,044 per capita
Home Value
$54,800
81% below
Zillow: $45,366
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
29.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bradshaw Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bradshaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
29%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradshaw 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

Bradshaw residents earn a median household income of $21,808 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,044. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradshaw is $54,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $45,366. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

15.1% of adults in Bradshaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradshaw has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$21,808
Per Capita$26,044
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,800
Rent
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$45,366
Housing Units196
Rent Burden39.0%

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking29.3%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation1,178 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bradshaw was founded in 1979.
The median home in Bradshaw was built in 1938.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.