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Cottageville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
257 Population 1,836/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $170,061 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottageville, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $170,061
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.1%
87% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Cottageville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
4%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottageville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottageville is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,061. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Cottageville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 369/100K.

Education

63.1% of adults in Cottageville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottageville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$170,061
Housing Units40
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property369/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation601 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottageville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.