Ronceverte, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greenbrier County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,523 Population 896/sq mi density
$43,445 Median Income $25,406 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $179,575 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,445 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ronceverte, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,445
42% below
$25,406 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
58% below
Zillow: $179,575
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Ronceverte Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
42%
Rent
71%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ronceverte 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

Ronceverte residents earn a median household income of $43,445 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,406. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ronceverte is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,575. Median rent is $820/month, with 30.0% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Ronceverte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 329/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Ronceverte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ronceverte has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,523
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,445
Per Capita$25,406
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$849

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$820
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$179,575
Housing Units742
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property329/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,783 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Ronceverte was founded in 1882.
The median home in Ronceverte was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.