Frank, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
193 Population 508/sq mi density
$53,300 Home Value $140,647 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Frank, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$53,300
81% below
Zillow: $140,647
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
45.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Frank Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
19%
Poverty
369%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frank a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frank is $53,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,647. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

23.8% of adults in Frank hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frank has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population193
Median Age18.6 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.7%
County GDP$1,145M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

Home Value$53,300
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$140,647
Housing Units38
Rent Burden30.1%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation2,734 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Frank was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.