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Peterstown, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Giles County County
Peterstown, WV
At a Glance
How Peterstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peterstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Peterstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Peterstown residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,468. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peterstown is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,532. Median rent is $587/month, with 18.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Peterstown reports 761 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,493/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Peterstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peterstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.