Elizabeth, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wirt County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
610 Population 1,298/sq mi density
$28,375 Median Income $17,487 per capita
$87,900 Home Value $114,174 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,375 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$87,900 home value, $548/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,375
62% below
$17,487 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
69% below
Zillow: $114,174
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
40.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
31%
Rent
47%
Poverty
328%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $28,375 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,487. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabeth is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,174. Median rent is $548/month, with 28.7% 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 1987.

Education

12.8% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population610
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,298/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,375
Per Capita$17,487
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty40.7%
County GDP$93M
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent$548
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$114,174
Housing Units347
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,689/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Elizabeth was founded in 1796.
The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.