Pickens, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
15
Population
7/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pickens, WV
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pickens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pickens a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Pickens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pickens has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15
Density7/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,053M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$135,992
Housing Units36
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain63.0 in/yr
Elevation2,924 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.