West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Reedsville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 652. Residents earn $59,000 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Reedsville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Reedsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Reedsville is $59,000, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Reedsville is $178,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Reedsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 496 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Reedsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,000 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,213 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,346 |
| Unemployment | 18.0% |
| 400% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 884 |
| County GDP | $1,012M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $178,400 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $191,902 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,045 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 32.6% |
| Mental Distress | 23.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,315/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 495.9/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 495.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5103°N, 79.8005°W |
| County FIPS | 54077 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,003/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |