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Parsons, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,481 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $26,616 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $128,536 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 43.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $808/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parsons, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,375
41% below
$26,616 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
64% below
Zillow: $128,536
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
43.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Parsons Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
36%
Rent
69%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parsons a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parsons residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,616. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parsons is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,536. Median rent is $808/month, with 43.1% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Parsons reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Parsons hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parsons has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,481
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$26,616
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$808
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$128,536
Housing Units623
Rent Burden43.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,647 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute35 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Parsons was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.