Eleanor, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,655 Population 807/sq mi density
$74,211 Median Income $36,173 per capita
$236,400 Home Value $229,254 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,211 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $1,011/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Eleanor, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,211
1% below
$36,173 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
16% below
Zillow: $229,254
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
13% below
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Eleanor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
84%
Rent
87%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eleanor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eleanor residents earn a median household income of $74,211 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,173. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eleanor is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,254. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 27.0% 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 1979.

Education

18.1% of adults in Eleanor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eleanor has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,655
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,211
Per Capita$36,173
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,400
Rent$1,011
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$229,254
Housing Units703
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation601 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Eleanor was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.