What are the schools like in Pea Ridge, WV?

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

What is the median household income in Pea Ridge?

The median household income in Pea Ridge, WV is $57,863 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Pea Ridge, WV?

Pea Ridge has an average high temperature of 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Pea Ridge, WV affordable or expensive?

Pea Ridge's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pea Ridge is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $171,700 and the median rent is $897 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pea Ridge, WV?

Pea Ridge has a violent crime rate of 451.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2441.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pea Ridge, WV a Good Place to Live?

Pea Ridge is a small town of 6,884 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $57,863 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Pea Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Pea Ridge 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

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

Metric	Pea Ridge, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$171,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$897	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,863	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pea Ridge's violent crime rate is 451.4 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

451.4 /100k

Property Crime

2441.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pea Ridge, 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	42.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pea Ridge sees average highs of 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pea Ridge, WV
Average High — January	44.3°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.6"

Demographics

Metric	Pea Ridge, WV	National Avg
Population	6,884	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Barboursville, WV 2 mi Proctorville, OH 4 mi Lesage, WV 5 mi Huntington, WV 6 mi Athalia, OH 6 mi

Pea Ridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pea Ridge, WV affordable or expensive?

Pea Ridge's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pea Ridge roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $171,700 and median rent is $897/month.

What is the crime rate in Pea Ridge, WV?

Pea Ridge's violent crime rate is 451.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2441.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pea Ridge?

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

Is Pea Ridge, WV a good place to live?

Pea Ridge, WV has a population of 6,884, a median household income of $57,863, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Pea Ridge?

Pea Ridge averages 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 9.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pea Ridge?

The population of Pea Ridge, West Virginia is 6,884 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pea Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Pea Ridge: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $171,700, median household income $57,863, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pea Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.