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Elizabeth, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wirt County County
Elizabeth, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $115,286. 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.
Safety & Crime
Elizabeth reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.