Ravenswood, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,846 Population 2,113/sq mi density
$45,392 Median Income $36,609 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $186,991 Zillow
$969 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
143 Violent Crime/100K 86 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,392 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $969/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ravenswood, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,392
40% below
$36,609 per capita
Home Value
$99,600
65% below
Zillow: $186,991
Median Rent
$969/mo
17% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
62% below
86/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Ravenswood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
35%
Rent
83%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ravenswood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ravenswood residents earn a median household income of $45,392 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,609. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ravenswood is $99,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,991. Median rent is $969/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Ravenswood reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 86/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Ravenswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ravenswood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,846
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,113/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,392
Per Capita$36,609
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,600
Rent$969
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$186,991
Housing Units1,699
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property86/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation630 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ravenswood was built in 1965.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.