At a Glance
Median Income
$59,000
$33,213 per capita
Home Value
$178,400
Zillow: $198,710
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
28.9%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
20.6% smoking rate
How Reedsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reedsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reedsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reedsville residents earn a median household income of $59,000 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,213. The unemployment rate stands at 28.9% (703% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reedsville is $178,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,710. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 20.0% 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 1976.
Education
12.6% of adults in Reedsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reedsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population652
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,003/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,000
Per Capita$33,213
Unemployment28.9%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,400
Rent$1,045
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$198,710
Housing Units274
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,315/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,801 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Reedsville was founded in 1855.
The median home in Reedsville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.