What are the schools like in Eleanor, WV?

Eleanor is served primarily by Putnam County Schools. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Eleanor?

The median household income in Eleanor, WV is $65,580 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Eleanor, WV?

Eleanor has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Eleanor, WV affordable or expensive?

Eleanor's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eleanor is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,400 and the median rent is $910 per month.

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

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

Is Eleanor, WV a Good Place to Live?

Eleanor is a small town of 1,493 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $65,580 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All Eleanor 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: 88.4

Eleanor's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eleanor costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eleanor, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,580	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Eleanor, WV	National Avg
School District	Putnam County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eleanor sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eleanor, WV
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.7"

Demographics

Metric	Eleanor, WV	National Avg
Population	1,493	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Eleanor

Eleanor, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

25070

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleanor, WV affordable or expensive?

Eleanor's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eleanor roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,400 and median rent is $910/month.

What is the crime rate in Eleanor, WV?

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

What are the schools like in Eleanor?

Public schools in Eleanor are operated by Putnam County Schools. The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eleanor, WV a good place to live?

Eleanor, WV has a population of 1,493, a median household income of $65,580, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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 Eleanor?

Eleanor averages 43.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 10.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eleanor?

Eleanor, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25070.

What is the population of Eleanor?

The population of Eleanor, West Virginia is 1,493 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eleanor?

Key numbers for living in Eleanor: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $207,400, median household income $65,580, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eleanor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.