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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,667 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,346 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 884 |
| County GDP | $1,012M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 49.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $129,200 |
| 54% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $792 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 33.3% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,315/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,527 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6594°N, 79.6406°W |
| County FIPS | 54077 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,317/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 40.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 49.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |