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Buckhannon, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County
Buckhannon, WV
At a Glance
How Buckhannon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckhannon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buckhannon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buckhannon residents earn a median household income of $48,720 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,259. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 833 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckhannon is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,797. Median rent is $800/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Buckhannon reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,932/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Buckhannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckhannon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.