Galloway, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Taylor County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
135 Population 214/sq mi density
$60,486 Median Income $19,893 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,486 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Galloway, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,486
20% below
$19,893 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
72.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Galloway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Poverty
581%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galloway a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galloway residents earn a median household income of $60,486 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 72.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Galloway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galloway has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,486
Per Capita$19,893
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty72.0%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership37.9%
Zillow$128,627
Housing Units76
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,943/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,234 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Galloway was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.