Blacksville is a small town of 48 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $45,833
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blacksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blacksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blacksville 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: 92.3
Blacksville's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blacksville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blacksville, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$43,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blacksville's violent crime rate is 69.1 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.1 /100k
Property Crime
664.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blacksville is served primarily by Monongalia County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blacksville, WV
National Avg
School District
Monongalia County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blacksville sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.1 inches of snow per year.
Blacksville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blacksville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $43,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Blacksville's violent crime rate is 69.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blacksville are operated by Monongalia County Schools.
The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 2.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blacksville, WV has a population of 48, a median household income of $45,833, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Blacksville averages 38.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches
with about 30.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blacksville, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26521.
The population of Blacksville, West Virginia is 48 with a median age of 62.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blacksville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $43,000, median household income $45,833, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blacksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
