Ceredo, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Boyd County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,432 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$48,184 Median Income $28,969 per capita
$126,400 Home Value $158,225 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,184 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ceredo, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,184
36% below
$28,969 per capita
Home Value
$126,400
55% below
Zillow: $158,225
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Ceredo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ceredo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
45%
Rent
63%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ceredo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ceredo residents earn a median household income of $48,184 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,969. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ceredo is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,225. Median rent is $731/month, with 35.2% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Ceredo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 606/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Ceredo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ceredo has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,432
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,184
Per Capita$28,969
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,400
Rent$731
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$158,225
Housing Units641
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property606/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,628/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation522 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Ceredo was founded in 1857.
The median home in Ceredo was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.