West Virginia
Grantsville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 554. Residents earn $28,750 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grantsville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grantsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grantsville is $28,750, 62% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 27.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Grantsville is $75,800, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $283 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Grantsville 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 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,750 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,110 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,261 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
| County GDP | $149M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $75,800 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $87,085 |
| Census Median Rent | $283 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 12.3% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.9% |
| Depression | 33.8% |
| Mental Distress | 25.7% |
| Physical Distress | 19.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 14,164/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.7 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9207°N, 81.0932°W |
| County FIPS | 54013 |
Winner: Republican by 64.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,259/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |