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Pine Grove, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
323 Population 923/sq mi density
$53,500 Median Income $23,277 per capita
$98,500 Home Value $71,886 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Grove, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,500
29% below
$23,277 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
65% below
Zillow: $71,886
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Pine Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
229%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
258%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Grove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine Grove residents earn a median household income of $53,500 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,277. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 453 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine Grove is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,886. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

9.3% of adults in Pine Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,500
Per Capita$23,277
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$1,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$71,886
Housing Units208
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,541/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute44 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Grove was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.