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Bradshaw, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
274 Population 356/sq mi density
$21,808 Median Income $26,044 per capita
$54,800 Home Value $42,630 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$21,808 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
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: $42,630
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
999% above
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
29.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
169%
Crime
1099%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradshaw a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.1% (69% 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 $42,630. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Bradshaw reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,874/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,808
Per Capita$26,044
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,800
Rent
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$42,630
Housing Units196
Rent Burden39.0%

Crime

F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.