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Pennsboro, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,227 Population 454/sq mi density
$51,348 Median Income $24,613 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $102,964 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,348 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $822/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Pennsboro, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,348
32% below
$24,613 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
72% below
Zillow: $102,964
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Pennsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
28%
Rent
71%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pennsboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pennsboro residents earn a median household income of $51,348 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,613. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 175 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pennsboro is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,964. Median rent is $822/month, with 24.3% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Pennsboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 280/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Pennsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pennsboro has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,227
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,348
Per Capita$24,613
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$822
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$102,964
Housing Units537
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property280/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation838 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pennsboro was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.