West Virginia
Parsons is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,481. Residents earn $44,375 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parsons receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Parsons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parsons is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Parsons is $101,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Parsons is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Parsons experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches, including 55.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,375 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,616 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,893 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 282 |
| County GDP | $406M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.29% |
| Commute Time | 35.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $101,500 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $128,536 |
| Census Median Rent | $808 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.29% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 32.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,840/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.0 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0945°N, 79.6785°W |
| County FIPS | 54093 |
Winner: Republican by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |