West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Rowlesburg is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 640. Residents earn $52,813 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rowlesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rowlesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rowlesburg is $52,813, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Rowlesburg is $87,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Rowlesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches, including 56.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,813 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,964 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,346 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
| 90% 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 | 2.50% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $87,300 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $83,261 |
| $/Sq Ft | $83 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 73.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $673 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.50% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 33.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,315/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.3 inches |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 56.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3488°N, 79.6767°W |
| County FIPS | 54077 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 73.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |