Alderson, WV

West Virginia · Summers County

Alderson is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,182. Residents earn $33,794 per year, which is 55% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,182 Population 1,328/sq mi density

$33,794 Median Income $20,197 per capita

$119,200 Home Value $175,240 Zillow

$724 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$33,794 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$119,200 home value, $724/mo rent

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Alderson, WV.

Name	Description
Alderson Lion	Marker is at the intersection of East Riverview Avenue (West Virginia Route 12) and Johnson Street, on the right when traveling east on East Riverview Avenue.
The Pavilion	Marker is on Blue Sulphur Springs Road (County Road 25) just south of Spring Valley Road (County Road 31), on the left when traveling south.