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Sissonville, WV
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Sissonville, WV
At a Glance
How Sissonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sissonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sissonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sissonville residents earn a median household income of $58,322 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,377. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sissonville is $166,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,765. Median rent is $754/month, with 34.1% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sissonville reports 1,227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,561/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Sissonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sissonville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.