Wallace, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
251 Population 177/sq mi density
$58,100 Home Value $88,440 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallace, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$58,100
79% below
Zillow: $88,440
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
32.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Wallace Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
21%
Poverty
258%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallace a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallace is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,440. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

5.2% of adults in Wallace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallace has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population251
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans32.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,970
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

Home Value$58,100
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$88,440
Housing Units127
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,224 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute56 min
Broadband41.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallace was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.