West Virginia
Rachel is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 167. Residents earn $87,569 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rachel receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Rachel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rachel is $87,569, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 18.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Rachel is $80,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Rachel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. 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 | $87,569 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,749 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,684 |
| Unemployment | 18.9% |
| 425% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,724 |
| County GDP | $3,048M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 151 |
| Retail | 179 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,521 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $80,200 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $114,929 |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,521 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 31.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,153/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 151 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5190°N, 80.2990°W |
| County FIPS | 54049 |
Winner: Republican by 31.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 41.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 151 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 179 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |