At a Glance
Violent Crime
218/100K
3,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Glen Ferris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Ferris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Ferris a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Glen Ferris reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,305/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Glen Ferris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Ferris has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age71.3 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,580
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$90,245
Housing Units97
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property3,305/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,440 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Ferris was built in 1938.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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