Raleigh, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
168 Population 884/sq mi density
$38,950 Median Income $22,633 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,950 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Raleigh, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,950
48% below
$22,633 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Raleigh Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raleigh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Raleigh residents earn a median household income of $38,950 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,633. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population168
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,950
Per Capita$22,633
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$142,722
Housing Units186
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,120 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Raleigh was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.