Buckhannon, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,144 Population 1,805/sq mi density
$48,720 Median Income $25,259 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $162,133 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
319 Violent Crime/100K 1,336 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,720 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckhannon, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,720
35% below
$25,259 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
46% below
Zillow: $162,133
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
1,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
54%
Rent
69%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckhannon 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

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 6.2% (72% above 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 $162,133. 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 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,336/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,144
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,805/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,720
Per Capita$25,259
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$1,053M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$800
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$162,133
Housing Units2,226
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property1,336/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation1,410 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Buckhannon was built in 1955.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.