West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
East Bank is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 776. Residents earn $70,917 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Bank receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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 long commute times, high obesity rates. East Bank offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Bank is $70,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in East Bank is $87,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
East Bank enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,917 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,030 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,301 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,860 |
| County GDP | $14,448M |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Healthcare | 645 |
| Retail | 626 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.87% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $87,600 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $91,664 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.87% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.2% |
| Depression | 35.2% |
| Mental Distress | 26.4% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2153°N, 81.4441°W |
| County FIPS | 54039 |
Winner: Republican by 17.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Retail Stores | 626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |