Keyser, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mineral County County
Keyser, WV
At a Glance
How Keyser Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keyser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Keyser a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Keyser residents earn a median household income of $47,991 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,477. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keyser is $141,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,583. Median rent is $631/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Keyser reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,261/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Keyser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keyser has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.