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Glen Jean, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
55 Population 239/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 1,083 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Jean, WV

At a Glance

Violent Crime
289/100K
24% below
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
54.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Glen Jean Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Jean a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Glen Jean reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,083/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Glen Jean hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 54.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Jean has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population55
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$104,556
Housing Units43
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent289/100K
Property1,083/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,622 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+54.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Glen Jean was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.