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Moundsville is a small town of 8,056 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $46,070
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moundsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Moundsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moundsville 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: 89.0
Moundsville's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moundsville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moundsville, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$831
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,070
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Moundsville's violent crime rate is 39.3 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
39.3 /100k
Property Crime
212.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moundsville is served primarily by Marshall County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moundsville, WV
National Avg
School District
Marshall County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moundsville sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Moundsville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moundsville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,300 and median rent is $831/month.
Moundsville's violent crime rate is 39.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 212.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moundsville are operated by Marshall County Schools.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moundsville, WV has a population of 8,056, a median household income of $46,070, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Moundsville averages 39.3°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moundsville, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26041.
The population of Moundsville, West Virginia is 8,056 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moundsville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,300, median household income $46,070, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moundsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
