West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Piney View is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 692. Residents earn $44,886 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Piney View receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Piney View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Piney View is $44,886, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Piney View is $135,900, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Piney View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 55.9 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 | $44,886 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $135,900 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,104 |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 44.6% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 11.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.1% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 25.4% |
| Physical Distress | 19.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8409°N, 81.1277°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.3% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |