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Reader, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County
Reader, WV
At a Glance
How Reader Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reader's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Reader a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Reader residents earn a median household income of $61,815 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,419. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 453 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reader is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,900. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Reader reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 518/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Reader hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reader has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.