At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$26,347 per capita
Home Value
$90,300
Zillow: $70,169
Median Rent
$654/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
23.4% smoking rate
How Whitesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whitesville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whitesville residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,347. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitesville is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $70,169. Median rent is $654/month, with 19.0% 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 1953.
Education
0.0% of adults in Whitesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$26,347
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,300
Rent$654
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$70,169
Housing Units210
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation886 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Whitesville was built in 1953.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.