Reedy, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Roane County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
182 Population 910/sq mi density
$31,875 Median Income $14,365 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $141,070 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$31,875 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Reedy, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,875
58% below
$14,365 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $141,070
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
69.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Reedy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reedy a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Reedy residents earn a median household income of $31,875 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,365. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 357 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reedy is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,070. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

7.4% of adults in Reedy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 69.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reedy has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population182
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$31,875
Per Capita$14,365
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$141,070
Housing Units93
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,745/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation674 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+69.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Reedy was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.