West Virginia
Moorefield is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,952. Residents earn $47,308 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moorefield receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Moorefield has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Moorefield is $47,308, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Moorefield is $121,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 840 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,400 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Moorefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,308 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,350 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 456 |
| County GDP | $1,030M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,881 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $121,400 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $202,276 |
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,881 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% |
| Depression | 31.2% |
| Mental Distress | 24.5% |
| Physical Distress | 18.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,700/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Total Violent | 840.0/100K |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 840.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,400.0/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 40.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,280.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 80.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0674°N, 78.9624°W |
| County FIPS | 54031 |
Winner: Republican by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,106/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |