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Rainelle, WV

Rainelle, WV.

Population: 3,302 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rainelle, WV is $104,610 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,800 after a median 62 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$104,610

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$104,610
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$107,398
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$134,800
Median list price
$144,500
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
+28.4%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
RAINELLE ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (17.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
Annual snowfall
25.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
15
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,225
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (14 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Rainelle Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER, BECKLEY ARH HOSPITAL, RALEIGH GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$490
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
60.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,527
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RainelleState medianUS median
Median home value$104,610$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$134,800$186,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$490$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rainelle, WV?
$104,610.
What is the median sale price in Rainelle, WV?
$134,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Rainelle, WV?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Rainelle, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,057/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rainelle, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Rainelle, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Rainelle, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rainelle, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rainelle, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rainelle, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rainelle, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rainelle, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rainelle, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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