Newburg, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
225 Population 285/sq mi density
$49,559 Median Income $29,311 per capita
$45,600 Home Value $107,417 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,559 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Newburg, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,559
34% below
$29,311 per capita
Home Value
$45,600
84% below
Zillow: $107,417
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Newburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
16%
Rent
75%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newburg residents earn a median household income of $49,559 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,311. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newburg is $45,600 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,417. Median rent is $875/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

10.5% of adults in Newburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population225
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,559
Per Capita$29,311
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,600
Rent$875
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$107,417
Housing Units138
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation1,266 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute58 min
Broadband57.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Newburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.