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Van, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
129 Population 215/sq mi density
$63,864 Median Income $29,654 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $128,074 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,864 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Van, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,864
15% below
$29,654 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $128,074
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
999% above
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.3%
54% above
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Van Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
1099%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Van residents earn a median household income of $63,864 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,654. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,008 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,074. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Van reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,874/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Van hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,864
Per Capita$29,654
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$128,074
Housing Units45
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K

Health

Obesity49.3%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death22,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,398 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Van was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.