Rupert, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greenbrier County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
977 Population 1,269/sq mi density
$31,875 Median Income $15,552 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $113,629 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,875 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $581/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rupert, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,875
58% below
$15,552 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
65% below
Zillow: $113,629
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
45.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
30.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Rupert Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
35%
Rent
50%
Poverty
367%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rupert a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rupert residents earn a median household income of $31,875 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,552. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.5% 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 Rupert is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,629. Median rent is $581/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.

Education

5.9% of adults in Rupert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rupert has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population977
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,269/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,875
Per Capita$15,552
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty45.5%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$849

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$581
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$113,629
Housing Units459
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking30.0%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death14,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,423 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Rupert was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.