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Rhodell is a small town of 127 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $36,250
and a 14.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rhodell stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rhodell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rhodell 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: 89.6
Rhodell's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rhodell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
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Rhodell, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
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$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
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$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rhodell's violent crime rate is 275.4 per 100,000 residents
— 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
275.4 /100k
Property Crime
2531.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Rhodell, WV
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rhodell sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.4 inches of snow per year.
Rhodell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rhodell roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Rhodell's violent crime rate is 275.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2531.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Rhodell, WV has a population of 127, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 14.9%.
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.
Rhodell averages 42.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches
with about 38.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rhodell, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25915.
The population of Rhodell, West Virginia is 127 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rhodell: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $36,250, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rhodell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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