Weber City, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Weber City is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,478. Residents earn $49,028 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,478 Population 864/sq mi density
$49,028 Median Income $26,622 per capita
$142,600 Home Value $169,880 Zillow
$733 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,638 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,028 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,600 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,028
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $142,600
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 78/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $733
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

How Weber City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,478
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,028
Per Capita$26,622
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$610M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$733
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$169,880

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property1,638/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary156/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.5%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation1,364 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Libraries1

Is Weber City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weber City receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Weber City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weber City is $49,028, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weber City is $142,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Weber City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,638 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Weber City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Weber City has a population of 1,478 with a density of 864 people per square mile. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

1,478
Total Population
864
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Weber City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weber City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weber City is $49,028, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Weber City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,028
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,622
Avg Weekly Wage$865
IRS Avg AGI$54,968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)407
County GDP$610M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare36
Retail60
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,943
16% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Weber City is $142,600, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,880.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,600
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,880
Median List Price$180,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$180,000
$/Sq Ft$141
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.5%
Price Drops44.4%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,943
16% below US avg
Effective Rate2.06%
In Weber City, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.5% report depression. 31.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Weber City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure36.7%
Asthma12.2%
COPD10.1%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity31.2%
Depression30.5%
Mental Distress22.3%
Physical Distress17.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.9%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death11,806/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access50.2%
Healthcare Facilities36
Weber City has a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,638 per 100,000 (16% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Weber City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent78.0/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape78.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,638.1/100K
16% below US avg
Burglary156.0/100K
Theft1,482.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Weber City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.0 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall5.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,364 ft (416 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density864/sq mi
Coordinates36.6237°N, 82.5634°W
County FIPS51169
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.9%
D 14.5%

Winner: Republican by 70.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+88.3%
School Test Score5.58
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density864/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants21
Retail Stores60

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Work from Home3.9%

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