West Virginia
Sistersville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,340. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sistersville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sistersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sistersville is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Sistersville is $95,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sistersville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 518 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Sistersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,875 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,719 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,597 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 175 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.96% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $95,800 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,242 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.96% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 33.6% |
| Mental Distress | 24.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,212/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 518.1/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 148.0/100K |
| Theft | 370.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5598°N, 80.9987°W |
| County FIPS | 54095 |
Winner: Republican by 67.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2,528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |