Sistersville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,340 Population 2,528/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $24,719 per capita
$95,800 Home Value $124,851 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sistersville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$24,719 per capita
Home Value
$95,800
66% below
Zillow: $124,851
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
339% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Sistersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
34%
Rent
61%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
439%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sistersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sistersville residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,719. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 175 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sistersville is $95,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,851. Median rent is $713/month, with 32.3% 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 1938.

Education

17.0% of adults in Sistersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sistersville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,340
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density2,528/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$24,719
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$713
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$124,851
Housing Units734
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation647 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sistersville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.