West Virginia
Glenville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,049. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glenville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Glenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glenville is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Glenville is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Glenville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 323 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Glenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches, including 22.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,875 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,060 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $230M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $117,909 |
| Census Median Rent | $852 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 39.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,058/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Total Violent | 129.2/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 129.2/100K |
| Total Property | 323.0/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 129.2/100K |
| Theft | 193.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9402°N, 80.8333°W |
| County FIPS | 54021 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,049/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |