Valley Head, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
107 Population 109/sq mi density
$74,400 Home Value $133,558 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Head, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$74,400
74% below
Zillow: $133,558
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.2%
56% above
28.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Valley Head Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
26%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Head a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Head is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,558. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

3.7% of adults in Valley Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Head has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population107
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,771
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$791

Housing

Home Value$74,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$133,558
Housing Units71
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity50.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking28.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death15,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain63.0 in/yr
Elevation2,556 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Head was built in 1970.
38.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.