West Virginia
Craigsville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,584. Residents earn $28,718 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Craigsville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Craigsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Craigsville is $28,718, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Craigsville is $95,300, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Craigsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches, including 100.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,718 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,990 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,288 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
| County GDP | $883M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,314 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.43% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $95,300 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,997 |
| Census Median Rent | $607 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,314 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.43% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 33.4% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 14,497/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.8 inches |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 100.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,355 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3223°N, 80.6469°W |
| County FIPS | 54067 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |