Rowlesburg is a small town of 585 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $50,139
and a 15.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rowlesburg 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 Rowlesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rowlesburg 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: 92.3
Rowlesburg's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rowlesburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rowlesburg, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$642
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,139
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rowlesburg's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.0 /100k
Property Crime
233.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rowlesburg is served primarily by Preston County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rowlesburg, WV
National Avg
School District
Preston County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rowlesburg sees average highs of 38.3°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Rowlesburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rowlesburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,300 and median rent is $642/month.
Rowlesburg's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 233.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rowlesburg are operated by Preston County Schools.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rowlesburg, WV has a population of 585, a median household income of $50,139, and an unemployment rate of 15.4%.
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.
Rowlesburg averages 38.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches
with about 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rowlesburg, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26425.
The population of Rowlesburg, West Virginia is 585 with a median age of 53.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rowlesburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $88,300, median household income $50,139, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rowlesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
