West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Granville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,215. Residents earn $32,015 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Granville receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Granville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Granville is $32,015, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Granville is $135,400, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 598 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,742 per 100,000, 193% above the national average.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Granville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,015 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,195 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,346 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 884 |
| County GDP | $1,012M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $135,400 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,393 |
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 31.3% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,315/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Total Violent | 598.1/100K |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 598.1/100K |
| Total Property | 5,741.6/100K |
| 193% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 358.9/100K |
| Theft | 5,223.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 159.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6488°N, 79.9992°W |
| County FIPS | 54077 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |