What are the schools like in Belington, WV?

Belington is served primarily by Barbour County Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Belington?

The median household income in Belington, WV is $46,927 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.0%.

What is the weather like in Belington, WV?

Belington has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.2 inches.

Belington, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belington, WV affordable or expensive?

Belington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belington is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,200 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belington, WV?

Crime rate data for Belington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Belington, WV a Good Place to Live?

Belington is a small town of 2,015 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $46,927 and a 13.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Belington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Belington's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belington costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belington, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,927	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Belington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Belington is served primarily by Barbour County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belington, WV	National Avg
School District	Barbour County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belington sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation and 57.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belington, WV
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.6"
Annual Snowfall	57.2"

Demographics

Metric	Belington, WV	National Avg
Population	2,015	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Junior, WV 3 mi Norton, WV 6 mi Montrose, WV 8 mi Elkins, WV 8 mi Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Belington

Belington, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belington, WV affordable or expensive?

Belington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belington roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,200 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Belington, WV?

Crime data for Belington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Belington?

Public schools in Belington are operated by Barbour County Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belington, WV a good place to live?

Belington, WV has a population of 2,015, a median household income of $46,927, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belington?

Belington averages 40.0°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches with about 57.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belington?

Belington, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26250.

What is the population of Belington?

The population of Belington, West Virginia is 2,015 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belington?

Key numbers for living in Belington: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $92,200, median household income $46,927, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.