West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Follansbee is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,790. Residents earn $52,974 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Follansbee receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Follansbee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Follansbee is $52,974, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Follansbee is $137,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Follansbee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,974 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,399 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,514 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 618 |
| County GDP | $1,317M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,093 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $137,100 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $114,383 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $99 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $592 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,093 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 31.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3370°N, 80.5972°W |
| County FIPS | 54009 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |