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Is Teays Valley a Good Place to Live? Teays Valley, West Virginia: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Teays Valley ranks #523 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #87 of 234 towns and #3 of 20 in West Virginia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($108,741, #31 of 234) and low poverty (5.1%, #36 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Teays Valley by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Teays Valley's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Teays Valley: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Teays Valley safe?
What is the cost of living in Teays Valley?
Teays Valley's cost of living index is 88.4, 12% below the US level of 100 and #145 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,102/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,000.
| Measure | Teays Valley | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 88.4#145 of 1,308 | 89.5 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $278,000#469 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,102/mo#333 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.6x#65 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 12.2%#9 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Teays Valley safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Teays Valley alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Teays Valley crime rate or rank it on safety. West Virginia as a whole records 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Teays Valley?
The median household in Teays Valley earns $108,741, 31% above the US figure of $83,163 and 79% above West Virginia ($60,798). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Teays Valley | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $108,741#247 of 1,312 | $60,798 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 5.1%#107 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Teays Valley?
The median resident of Teays Valley is 42.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 46.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #326 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 83.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Teays Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 42.6 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 46.7%#326 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 83.9% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Teays Valley's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Teays Valley to describe its public schools. 35.1% of adults are obese and 12.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Teays Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 35.1%#777 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 12.4%#854 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 17.5%#754 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.2%#82 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Teays Valley?
The average commute in Teays Valley is 24.1 minutes (West Virginia 26.5); 0% of workers take transit and 12.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Teays Valley scores 9 of 20 (below average walkable), #835 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.3°F and winters 36.2°F, with 39.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Teays Valley | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 24.1 min#695 of 1,312 | 26.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 3.4%#276 of 1,312 | 9.8% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 76.7% | 77.6% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 12.3% | 8.8% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9#835 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.6 | 24 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 47.5 | 26.1 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 56.3 | 32.3 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 69 | 41.6 | 3.2 |
| May | 76.3 | 51.4 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 84 | 60.2 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 87 | 64.6 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 86.4 | 63.4 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 80.7 | 56.7 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 69.5 | 44.6 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 57.7 | 34.3 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 47.3 | 28.6 | 3.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Winfield Locks.
| Measure | Teays Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 55.6°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 74.3°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 36.2°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 39.5 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Winfield Locks.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Teays Valley?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Teays Valley's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Putnam County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, hail, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.29% of building value, higher than 87% of US counties.
| Measure | Teays Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.29%#1075 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Putnam County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Putnam County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.25% | 98% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0015% | 43% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0014% | 39% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0014% | 34% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Teays Valley compare with similar-size cities?
Teays Valley is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #87 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 14,151.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley, WVPop. 14,151 | #523 | 57.8 | $108,741 | $1,102/mo | no data | 24.1 min |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #514 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 | 16 min |
| Lebanon, NHPop. 14,999 | #27 | 72.2 | $98,147 | $1,744/mo | 134 | 14 min |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #375 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data | 27.5 min |
| Ewa Beach, HIPop. 14,376 | #308 | 62.0 | $124,323 | $2,522/mo | no data | 38 min |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #1180 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 | 12.5 min |
| Pierre, SDPop. 13,948 | #787 | 53.5 | $77,672 | $983/mo | 561 | 13.3 min |
| Hockessin, DEPop. 13,439 | #30 | 72.1 | $171,204 | $3,501/mo | no data | 23.2 min |
| Los Alamos, NMPop. 13,317 | #8 | 75.8 | $141,018 | $1,359/mo | part year | 12.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Teays Valley compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Teays Valley ranks #3 of the 20 West Virginia cities we track, with a score of 57.8 against West Virginia's statewide 42.8. Its households earn 79% above the West Virginia median.
| City | Rank in WV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, WVPop. 9,252 | #1 | 62.8 | $100,022 | $1,105/mo | 74 |
| Cheat Lake, WVPop. 10,902 | #2 | 62.2 | $117,014 | $1,124/mo | no data |
| Teays Valley, WVPop. 14,151 | #3 | 57.8 | $108,741 | $1,102/mo | no data |
| Morgantown, WVPop. 30,236 | #4 | 52.8 | $44,727 | $937/mo | 239 |
| Weirton, WVPop. 18,647 | #5 | 50.4 | $59,575 | $746/mo | 83 |
| Charleston, WVPop. 47,421 | #6 | 48.6 | $65,812 | $908/mo | 596 |
| Fairmont, WVPop. 18,221 | #7 | 48.4 | $63,032 | $916/mo | 395 |
| Parkersburg, WVPop. 29,240 | #8 | 47.8 | $49,025 | $785/mo | 269 |
| Vienna, WVPop. 10,518 | #9 | 47.8 | $60,388 | $809/mo | 174 |
| Martinsburg, WVPop. 18,904 | #10 | 47.6 | $59,555 | $1,150/mo | 221 |
| Wheeling, WVPop. 26,350 | #11 | 47.0 | $48,590 | $794/mo | 816 |
| St. Albans, WVPop. 10,522 | #12 | 47.0 | $53,972 | $931/mo | 118 |
| Moundsville, WVPop. 7,869 | #13 | 46.3 | $49,048 | $834/mo | 263 |
| Clarksburg, WVPop. 15,549 | #14 | 46.1 | $47,386 | $790/mo | 278 |
| Cross Lanes, WVPop. 9,671 | #15 | 45.1 | $63,537 | $949/mo | no data |
| Bluefield, WVPop. 9,387 | #16 | 44.7 | $49,375 | $804/mo | 365 |
| Oak Hill, WVPop. 7,937 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,466 | $847/mo | 92 |
| Huntington, WVPop. 45,787 | #18 | 44.2 | $45,100 | $912/mo | 670 |
| South Charleston, WVPop. 13,457 | #19 | 42.1 | $63,884 | $844/mo | 446 |
| Beckley, WVPop. 16,818 | #20 | 34.1 | $45,826 | $869/mo | 716 |
All 20 West Virginia cities we track, by overall score. West Virginia statewide: median income $60,798, violent crime 241.7 per 100,000.
How is Teays Valley's score calculated?
Teays Valley scores 57.8 out of 100, #523 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with West Virginia's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Teays Valley. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
64.1 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Teays Valley. Similar-size median 56.5.
50.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Teays Valley's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
79.4 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Teays Valley. Similar-size median 50.8.
78.2 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Teays Valley. Similar-size median 48.3.
45.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Teays Valley's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
42.1 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
13.0 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Teays Valley alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Teays Valley.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Teays Valley.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Teays Valley's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Teays Valley has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Teays Valley
Is Teays Valley, WV a good place to live?
Teays Valley ranks #523 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #87 of 234 towns and #3 of 20 in West Virginia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($108,741, #31 of 234) and low poverty (5.1%, #36 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Teays Valley?
Teays Valley's cost of living index is 88.4, 12% below the US level of 100 and #145 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,102/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,000.
Is Teays Valley safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Teays Valley alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Teays Valley crime rate or rank it on safety. West Virginia as a whole records 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Teays Valley?
The median household in Teays Valley earns $108,741, 31% above the US figure of $83,163 and 79% above West Virginia ($60,798). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Teays Valley?
Median rent in Teays Valley is $1,102/mo (Census), #333 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 12.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Teays Valley?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Teays Valley is $278,000, #469 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Teays Valley?
We have too few school records for Teays Valley to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Teays Valley?
The average commute is 24.1 minutes, #695 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.5 minutes across West Virginia. 3.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Teays Valley?
Teays Valley averages 55.6°F over the year, 74.3°F in summer and 36.2°F in winter, with 39.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Teays Valley walkable?
Teays Valley scores 9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #835 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Teays Valley at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Putnam County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, hail, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.29% of building value, higher than 87% of US counties.
Who lives in Teays Valley?
Teays Valley has 14,151 residents. The median resident of Teays Valley is 42.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 46.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #326 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 83.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Teays Valley compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Teays Valley ranks #3 of the 20 West Virginia cities we track, with a score of 57.8 against West Virginia's statewide 42.8. Its households earn 79% above the West Virginia median.
What cities are similar in size to Teays Valley?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Teays Valley's population of 14,151 are Rutland, VT (#514 overall), Lebanon, NH (#27 overall), Star, ID (#375 overall), Ewa Beach, HI (#308 overall), and Scottsbluff, NE (#1180 overall). Teays Valley is #523.