West Union, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Doddridge County County

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

940 Population 2,611/sq mi density

$69,911 Median Income $43,108 per capita

$108,300 Home Value $112,905 Zillow

$913 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$69,911 median income, 1.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$108,300 home value, $913/mo rent

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

West Union, WV

At a Glance

Median Income

$69,911

7% below

$43,108 per capita

Home Value

$108,300

62% below

Zillow: $112,905

Median Rent

$913/mo

21% below

28.1% of income on rent

Violent Crime

0/100K

100% below

0/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

54% below

76.4% high school+

Unemployment

1.0%

72% below

11.4% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

40.6%

26% above

22.5% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

53°F

293 sunny days/yr

How West Union Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

93%

Home Value

38%

Rent

79%

Poverty

92%

Bachelor's

46%

Unemployment

28%

Crime

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Union a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Union residents earn a median household income of $69,911 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,108. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Union is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,905. Median rent is $913/month, with 28.1% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

West Union reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in West Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Union has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population940

Median Age45.1 yrs

Density2,611/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

Median Income$69,911

Per Capita$43,108

Unemployment1.0%

Poverty11.4%

County GDP$665M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+

Home Value$108,300

Rent$913

Ownership78.3%

Zillow$112,905

Housing Units440

Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K

Property0/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%

Diabetes12.8%

Smoking22.5%

Heart Disease6.9%

Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days293/yr

Rain49.1 in/yr

AQI39 (Good)

Elevation780 ft

Education

Bachelor's+15.4%

High School+76.4%

Graduate+12.2%

School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%

Commute26 min

Broadband82.8%

Internet Speed55 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Union was built in 1938.

The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (36 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

23.7% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.