What are the schools like in Valley Head, WV?

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

What is the median household income in Valley Head?

The median household income in Valley Head, WV is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Valley Head, WV?

Valley Head has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 75.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 144.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Valley Head, WV?

Valley Head has a violent crime rate of 292.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Valley Head, WV a Good Place to Live?

Valley Head is a small town of 35 in West Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Valley Head's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Valley Head city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Valley Head metro area.

Metric	Valley Head, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Valley Head's violent crime rate is 292.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

292.7 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Valley Head, 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	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Valley Head sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 75.1°F in July, with 63.0 inches of annual precipitation and 144.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Valley Head, WV
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	75.1°F
Annual Precipitation	63.0"
Annual Snowfall	144.7"

Demographics

Metric	Valley Head, WV	National Avg
Population	35	—
Median Age	61.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Durbin, WV 11 mi Huttonsville, WV 12 mi Cass, WV 12 mi Frank, WV 12 mi Pickens, WV 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Valley Head

Valley Head, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26294

Valley Head vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Head, WV affordable or expensive?

Valley Head has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Valley Head, WV?

Valley Head's violent crime rate is 292.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Valley Head?

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

Is Valley Head, WV a good place to live?

Valley Head, WV has a population of 35, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Valley Head?

Valley Head averages 34.4°F in January and 75.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.0 inches with about 144.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Valley Head?

Valley Head, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26294.

What is the population of Valley Head?

The population of Valley Head, West Virginia is 35 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Valley Head?

Key numbers for living in Valley Head: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Valley Head side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.