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Raysal, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
299 Population 243/sq mi density
$66,200 Home Value $42,630 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Raysal, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$66,200
77% below
Zillow: $42,630
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
999% above
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
29.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Raysal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
23%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
1099%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raysal a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Raysal is $66,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,630. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Raysal reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,874/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Raysal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raysal has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population299
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,163
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

Home Value$66,200
Rent
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$42,630
Housing Units354
Rent Burden40.8%

Crime

F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking29.2%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,824 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Raysal was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.