West Virginia
Pennsboro is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,227. Residents earn $51,348 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pennsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pennsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pennsboro is $51,348, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Pennsboro is $78,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Pennsboro 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 49.1 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,348 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,613 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,597 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 175 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $102,964 |
| Census Median Rent | $822 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 24.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,212/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.1 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2841°N, 80.9661°W |
| County FIPS | 54095 |
Winner: Republican by 67.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |