Rachel, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
167 Population 491/sq mi density
$87,569 Median Income $19,749 per capita
$80,200 Home Value $112,716 Zillow
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, 28.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rachel, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,569
17% above
$19,749 per capita
Home Value
$80,200
72% below
Zillow: $112,716
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
28.0%
678% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Rachel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
778%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rachel a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rachel residents earn a median household income of $87,569 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,749. The unemployment rate stands at 28.0% (678% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rachel is $80,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,716. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

18.0% of adults in Rachel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population167
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,569
Per Capita$19,749
Unemployment28.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$112,716
Housing Units97
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rachel was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.