What are the schools like in Boaz, WV?

Boaz is served primarily by Wood County Schools. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Boaz?

The median household income in Boaz, WV is $87,569 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Boaz, WV?

Boaz has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Boaz, WV affordable or expensive?

Boaz's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boaz is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,000 and the median rent is $1,236 per month.

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

Boaz has a violent crime rate of 109.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1527.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boaz, WV a Good Place to Live?

Boaz is a small town of 1,400 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $87,569 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Boaz is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boaz 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: 96.7

Boaz's overall cost of living index is 96.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boaz costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boaz, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,236	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,569	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boaz's violent crime rate is 109.0 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.0 /100k

Property Crime

1527.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Boaz is served primarily by Wood County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boaz, WV	National Avg
School District	Wood County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boaz sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boaz, WV
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.7"

Demographics

Metric	Boaz, WV	National Avg
Population	1,400	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williamstown, WV 3 mi North Hills, WV 4 mi Vienna, WV 4 mi Marietta, OH 4 mi Reno, OH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Boaz

Boaz, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26187

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boaz, WV affordable or expensive?

Boaz's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boaz roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,000 and median rent is $1,236/month.

What is the crime rate in Boaz, WV?

Boaz's violent crime rate is 109.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1527.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boaz?

Public schools in Boaz are operated by Wood County Schools. The district has 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boaz, WV a good place to live?

Boaz, WV has a population of 1,400, a median household income of $87,569, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Boaz?

Boaz averages 40.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 21.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boaz?

Boaz, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26187.

What is the population of Boaz?

The population of Boaz, West Virginia is 1,400 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boaz?

Key numbers for living in Boaz: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $190,000, median household income $87,569, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boaz side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.