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Sistersville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,340 Population 2,528/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $24,719 per capita
$95,800 Home Value $122,242 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $713/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $122,242
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
200%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sistersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 7.2% (100% 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 $122,242. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sistersville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 518/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,340
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density2,528/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$24,719
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$713
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$122,242
Housing Units734
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property518/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary148/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.