West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Peterstown is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 657. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Peterstown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Peterstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Peterstown is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Peterstown is $117,200, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $587 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Peterstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 22.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,468 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,234 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,597 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
| County GDP | $923M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,542 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.17% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $117,200 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,532 |
| Census Median Rent | $587 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,542 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.17% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% |
| Depression | 33.5% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,649 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3990°N, 80.7950°W |
| County FIPS | 51071 |
Winner: Republican by 54.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |