West Virginia
West Union is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 940. Residents earn $69,911 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Union receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. West Union offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Union is $69,911, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in West Union is $108,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Union is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
West Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,911 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,284 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,575 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 129 |
| County GDP | $665M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $108,300 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,905 |
| Census Median Rent | $913 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% |
| Depression | 33.0% |
| Mental Distress | 24.4% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,796/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 15.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.1 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2968°N, 80.7760°W |
| County FIPS | 54017 |
Winner: Republican by 73.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2,611/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |