At a Glance
Home Value
$278,100
Zillow: $461,055
Violent Crime
491/100K
1,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.1%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
32.4%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Yarrowsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yarrowsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yarrowsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yarrowsburg is $278,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,055. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Yarrowsburg reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,309/100K.
Education
78.1% of adults in Yarrowsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(132% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yarrowsburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,991
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
Home Value$278,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$461,055
Housing Units55
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent491/100K
Property1,309/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation644 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.