West Virginia
Burnsville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 493. Residents earn $83,095 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Burnsville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Burnsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Burnsville is $83,095, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Burnsville is $109,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Burnsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches, including 22.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,095 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,234 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,060 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $230M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.09% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $109,900 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $118,414 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.09% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| COPD | 12.4% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.3% |
| Depression | 34.1% |
| Mental Distress | 26.5% |
| Physical Distress | 19.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,058/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8555°N, 80.6527°W |
| County FIPS | 54021 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |