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Keyser, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mineral County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,870 Population 2,472/sq mi density
$47,991 Median Income $29,477 per capita
$141,400 Home Value $172,254 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,991 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $631/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Keyser, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,991
36% below
$29,477 per capita
Home Value
$141,400
50% below
Zillow: $172,254
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
50%
Rent
54%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keyser a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.3% (8% below 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 $172,254. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.

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 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,870
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,472/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,991
Per Capita$29,477
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,400
Rent$631
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$172,254
Housing Units2,526
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property168/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,866/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation938 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Keyser was founded in 1852.
The median home in Keyser was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.