West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,646. Residents earn $43,388 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, White Sulphur Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. White Sulphur Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Sulphur Springs is $43,388, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in White Sulphur Springs is $119,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in White Sulphur Springs is below the national average at 365 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 122 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.
24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
White Sulphur Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,388 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,332 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $849 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,500 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,392 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,903 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.43% |
| Commute Time | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $119,600 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,220 |
| Census Median Rent | $797 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,903 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.43% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 14,045/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 364.5/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 324.0/100K |
| Total Property | 121.5/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 40.5/100K |
| Theft | 81.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,853 ft (565 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7993°N, 80.3009°W |
| County FIPS | 54025 |
Winner: Republican by 42.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Retail Stores | 149 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |