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Craigsville, WV
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Craigsville, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Craigsville a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $143,997. 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.
Safety & Crime
Craigsville reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,219/100K.
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.