Craigsville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,584 Population 261/sq mi density
$28,718 Median Income $26,990 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $142,274 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$28,718 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $607/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Craigsville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,718
62% below
$26,990 per capita
Home Value
$95,300
66% below
Zillow: $142,274
Median Rent
$607/mo
48% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Craigsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
34%
Rent
52%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Craigsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Craigsville residents earn a median household income of $28,718 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,990. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Craigsville is $95,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,274. Median rent is $607/month, with 27.5% 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 1980.

Education

16.9% of adults in Craigsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Craigsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,584
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,718
Per Capita$26,990
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,300
Rent$607
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$142,274
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation2,355 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Craigsville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.