Falling Spring, WV

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 285/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $35,126 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.5%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Falling Spring Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population148
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$35,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,454M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression34.1%
Heart Disease8.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation2,076 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+85.7%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries6

Is Falling Spring a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Falling Spring has a population of 148 with a density of 285 people per square mile. The median age is 59.8 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

148
Total Population
285
People / sq mi
59.8yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.6%
Female 57.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Falling Spring vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Falling Spring vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Falling Spring is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Falling Spring vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,126
Avg Weekly Wage$849
IRS Avg AGI$57,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,392
County GDP$1,454M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare150
Retail149
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Falling Spring is $85,000, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
In Falling Spring, 43.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 34.1% report depression. 40.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Falling Spring vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.5%
36% above US avg
Diabetes15.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
High Blood Pressure41.7%
Asthma13.8%
COPD12.9%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity40.0%
Depression34.1%
Mental Distress26.9%
Physical Distress20.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death14,045/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access61.8%
Healthcare Facilities150

Crime Rates: Falling Spring vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Falling Spring has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall29.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,076 ft (633 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates37.9924°N, 80.3570°W
County FIPS54025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.2-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.1%
D 28%

Winner: Republican by 42.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+85.7%
School Test Score4.81
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density285/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants86
Retail Stores149

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Work from Home6.3%

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