West Virginia
Middlebourne is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 895. Residents earn $62,083 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Middlebourne receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Middlebourne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Middlebourne is $62,083, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 17.8% 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 Middlebourne is $117,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $518 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Middlebourne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,083 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,066 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,597 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 175 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $117,100 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $116,546 |
| Census Median Rent | $518 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,212/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4949°N, 80.9106°W |
| County FIPS | 54095 |
Winner: Republican by 67.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2,486/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |