West Virginia
Falling Spring is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 148. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Falling Spring receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Falling Spring offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Falling Spring is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Falling Spring is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Falling Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,126 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $849 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,500 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,392 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,903 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,903 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.7% |
| Asthma | 13.8% |
| COPD | 12.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.0% |
| Depression | 34.1% |
| Mental Distress | 26.9% |
| Physical Distress | 20.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,045/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,076 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9924°N, 80.3570°W |
| County FIPS | 54025 |
Winner: Republican by 42.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Retail Stores | 149 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |