Glen Ferris, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
40 Population 29/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Ferris, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Ferris a Good Place to Live?

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

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. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population40
Median Age71.3 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,973/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.