What are the schools like in Century, WV?

School district data for Century is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Century?

The median household income in Century, WV is $36,505 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 33.3%.

What is the weather like in Century, WV?

Century has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.4 inches.

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

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

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

Is Century, WV a Good Place to Live?

Century is a small town of 121 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $36,505 and a 33.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Century stands out for below-average home prices.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Century metro area.

Metric	Century, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,505	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Century, WV	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Century sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 39.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Century, WV
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	39.4"

Demographics

Metric	Century, WV	National Avg
Population	121	—
Median Age	68.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	33.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	59.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buckhannon, WV 8 mi Philippi, WV 8 mi Lost Creek, WV 10 mi Galloway, WV 10 mi Jane Lew, WV 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Century

Century, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26238

Century vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Century, WV affordable or expensive?

Century has a median home value of $92,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $36,505.

What is the crime rate in Century, WV?

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

What are the schools like in Century?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Century, WV a good place to live?

Century, WV has a population of 121, a median household income of $36,505, and an unemployment rate of 33.3%. 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 Century?

Century averages 40.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 39.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Century?

Century, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26238.

What is the population of Century?

The population of Century, West Virginia is 121 with a median age of 68.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Century?

Key numbers for living in Century: median home $92,700, median household income $36,505. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Century side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.