Craigsville is a small town of 2,051 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $34,375
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Craigsville 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 Craigsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Craigsville 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: 87.5
Craigsville's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Craigsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Craigsville, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$554
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Craigsville's violent crime rate is 359.2 per 100,000 residents
— 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
359.2 /100k
Property Crime
224.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Craigsville is served primarily by Nicholas County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Craigsville, WV
National Avg
School District
Nicholas County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Craigsville sees average highs of 37.6°F in January
and 77.7°F in July,
with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 100.0 inches of snow per year.
Craigsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Craigsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,800 and median rent is $554/month.
Craigsville's violent crime rate is 359.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 224.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Craigsville are operated by Nicholas County Schools.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Craigsville, WV has a population of 2,051, a median household income of $34,375, 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.
Craigsville averages 37.6°F in January and 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches
with about 100.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Craigsville, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26205.
The population of Craigsville, West Virginia is 2,051 with a median age of 55.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Craigsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,800, median household income $34,375, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Craigsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
