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Valley Bend, WV

West Virginia

Valley Bend is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 713. Residents earn $93,352 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
713 Population 506/sq mi density
$93,352 Median Income $47,298 per capita
$253,500 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,352 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,500 home value
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,352
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $253,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.9%
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.4%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
80% lower than US avg

How Valley Bend Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population713
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,352
Per Capita$47,298
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,145M
Commute51 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units215
Rent Burden30.1%

Health

Obesity44.4%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking20.0%
Depression32.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute51 min
Broadband87.2%
Libraries6

Is Valley Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valley Bend receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Valley Bend stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valley Bend is $93,352, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valley Bend is $253,500, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Valley Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Valley Bend has a population of 713 with a density of 506 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

713
Total Population
506
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Valley Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valley Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valley Bend is $93,352, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Valley Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,352
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,298
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$57,959

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,002
County GDP$1,145M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare97
Retail109
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,822
48% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time51.3 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Valley Bend is $253,500, 10% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,500
10% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.1%
Housing Units215
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,822
48% below US avg
Effective Rate0.72%
In Valley Bend, 44.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 20.0% are current smokers. 32.9% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Valley Bend vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.4%
38% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma12.3%
COPD8.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.0%
43% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression32.9%
Mental Distress23.0%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep43.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits53.9%
Premature Death10,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access67.9%
Healthcare Facilities97
Valley Bend has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall68.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates38.7694°N, 79.9279°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.1-point margin. 87.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.1%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.9%
26% below US avg
High School+88.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.81
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density506/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.2%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities97
Restaurants57
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute51.3 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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