Wardensville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hardy County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
346 Population 1,081/sq mi density
$38,889 Median Income $25,988 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $236,691 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,889 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $538/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wardensville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,889
48% below
$25,988 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
35% below
Zillow: $236,691
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wardensville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
65%
Rent
46%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wardensville 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

Wardensville residents earn a median household income of $38,889 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,988. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wardensville is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,691. Median rent is $538/month, with 27.7% 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 1968.

Education

12.2% of adults in Wardensville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wardensville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population346
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,081/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,889
Per Capita$25,988
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

A
Home Value$184,400
Rent$538
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$236,691
Housing Units189
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,700/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Wardensville was founded in 1832.
The median home in Wardensville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.