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 $123,438 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,911 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $913/mo rent
C
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: $123,438
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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
42%
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 1.5% (58% 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 $123,438. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population940
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,611/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,911
Per Capita$43,108
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$665M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$913
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$123,438
Housing Units440
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation780 ft

Education

C
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.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.