West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Whitesville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 168. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitesville receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Whitesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Whitesville is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Whitesville is $90,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Whitesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 20.9 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 | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,347 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $90,300 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $66,953 |
| Census Median Rent | $654 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 46.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.7% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 24.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9796°N, 81.5346°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 764/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 62.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |