West Virginia
Pineville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 463. Residents earn $42,037 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pineville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pineville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pineville is $42,037, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pineville is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Pineville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 20.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,037 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,082 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,723 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $633 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.74% |
| Commute Time | 14.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $73,164 |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $633 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.74% |
| Obesity | 45.2% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 12.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.9% |
| Depression | 34.5% |
| Mental Distress | 26.3% |
| Physical Distress | 19.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 17,893/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 26.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,373 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5845°N, 81.5364°W |
| County FIPS | 54109 |
Winner: Republican by 73 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.5% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 14.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |