Rachel, WV

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
167 Population 491/sq mi density
$87,569 Median Income $19,749 per capita
$80,200 Home Value $114,929 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$87,569 median income, 18.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,569
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $80,200
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.2%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment 18.9%
425% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Rachel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population167
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,569
Per Capita$19,749
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,048M

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$114,929

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.0%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
CommuteN/A
Broadband41.0%
Libraries5

Is Rachel a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Rachel has a population of 167 with a density of 491 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

167
Total Population
491
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rachel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rachel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rachel is $87,569, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Rachel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,569
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$19,749
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
IRS Avg AGI$62,684

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.9%
425% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,724
County GDP$3,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare151
Retail179
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,521
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.14%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rachel is $80,200, 72% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $114,929.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,200
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$114,929

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,521
28% below US avg
Effective Rate3.14%
In Rachel, 43.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.0% report depression. 31.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rachel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.2%
35% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure38.6%
Asthma12.2%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity31.0%
Depression31.0%
Mental Distress23.5%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access66.4%
Healthcare Facilities151

Crime Rates: Rachel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Rachel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates39.5190°N, 80.2990°W
County FIPS54049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.2-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.5%
D 33.2%

Winner: Republican by 31.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density491/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities151
Restaurants113
Retail Stores179

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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