St. Albans

St. Albans, West Virginia Overview

St. Albans scores 44.2/100 overall (D), ranking #11 of 20 cities in West Virginia — above the state composite of 34.4. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 17/100.

Income & Employment in St. Albans

The median household income in St. Albans is $58,788, 8% above the statewide median of $54,515. Population declined 0.7%.

Safety in St. Albans

St. Albans’s violent crime rate of 369.8 per 100,000 runs above the West Virginia average of 285. The property crime rate is 2384.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in St. Albans

The median home value is $131,800. Median monthly rent is $888. Renters spend 18.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in St. Albans

The adult obesity rate in St. Albans is 40.1%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 15.9%. Residents report an average of 20.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. West Virginia ranks #48 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in St. Albans

St. Albans has a high school graduation rate of 88%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,242. The city has 8 public schools serving 2,855 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in St. Albans

The annual average temperature in St. Albans is 51.9°F. Summers average 72.5°F. Winters average 33.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches.

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