Mineralwells, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,489 Population 1,616/sq mi density
$68,940 Median Income $32,174 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $143,877 Zillow
$927 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,940 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $927/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mineralwells, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,940
8% below
$32,174 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
45% below
Zillow: $143,877
Median Rent
$927/mo
20% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Mineralwells Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mineralwells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
55%
Rent
80%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mineralwells a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mineralwells residents earn a median household income of $68,940 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,174. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mineralwells is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,877. Median rent is $927/month, with 19.4% 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 1980.

Education

15.6% of adults in Mineralwells hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mineralwells has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,489
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,940
Per Capita$32,174
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$927
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$143,877
Housing Units795
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation632 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Mineralwells was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.