Bruceton Mills, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Bruceton Mills is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 79. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 1,317/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $34,575 per capita
$129,200 Home Value
$792 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $792/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,667
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,200
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $792
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Bruceton Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population79
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$34,575
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,012M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$792
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression33.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,527 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband40.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Bruceton Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bruceton Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bruceton Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bruceton Mills is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bruceton Mills is $129,200, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bruceton Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Bruceton Mills has a population of 79 with a density of 1,317 people per square mile. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

79
Total Population
1,317
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 25.3%
Female 74.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bruceton Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bruceton Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bruceton Mills is $56,667, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Bruceton Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,667
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,575
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
IRS Avg AGI$58,346

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)884
County GDP$1,012M

Business (County)

Restaurants31
Healthcare53
Retail78
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,185
38% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone49.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bruceton Mills is $129,200, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $792 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,200
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$143
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$792
32% below US avg
Rent Burden30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,185
38% below US avg
Effective Rate1.69%
In Bruceton Mills, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 33.3% report depression. 30.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bruceton Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure36.2%
Asthma12.8%
COPD8.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity30.2%
Depression33.3%
Mental Distress23.1%
Physical Distress15.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate78.5%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities53

Crime Rates: Bruceton Mills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Bruceton Mills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall14.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,527 ft (465 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,317/sq mi
Coordinates39.6594°N, 79.6406°W
County FIPS54077
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 20.5%

Winner: Republican by 57 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.81
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,317/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants31
Retail Stores78

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone49.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

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