Rivesville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
701 Population 1,348/sq mi density
$61,678 Median Income $38,092 per capita
$132,400 Home Value $128,638 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,678 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rivesville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,678
18% below
$38,092 per capita
Home Value
$132,400
53% below
Zillow: $128,638
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Rivesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
47%
Rent
72%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rivesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rivesville residents earn a median household income of $61,678 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,092. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rivesville is $132,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,638. Median rent is $840/month, with 21.3% 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 1963.

Education

11.4% of adults in Rivesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rivesville 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 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population701
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,678
Per Capita$38,092
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,400
Rent$840
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$128,638
Housing Units345
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation961 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rivesville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.