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Whitesville, WV
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Whitesville, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Whitesville a Good Place to Live?
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 8.1% (125% 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 $66,953. 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.
Safety & Crime
Whitesville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.