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Follansbee, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County
Follansbee, WV
At a Glance
How Follansbee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Follansbee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Follansbee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Follansbee residents earn a median household income of $52,974 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,399. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Follansbee is $137,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,383. Median rent is $592/month, with 19.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Follansbee reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 802/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Follansbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Follansbee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.