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White Sulphur Springs, WV

White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Population: 5,014 (Census ACS)

The median home value in White Sulphur Springs, WV is $185,750 — up 0.8% over the past year. 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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$185,750

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,750
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+59.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$186,988
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
48
New listings (monthly)
10

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

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
WHITE SULPHUR 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
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
Kim-Stan Landfill (24.7 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
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
16.3 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (38 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$590
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

White Sulphur SpringsState medianUS median
Median home value$185,750$143,288$289,727
Median annual property tax$590$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 White Sulphur Springs, WV?
$185,750.
What is the natural-hazard risk in White Sulphur Springs, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in White Sulphur Springs, 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 White Sulphur Springs, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near White Sulphur Springs, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve White Sulphur Springs, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in White Sulphur Springs, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in White Sulphur Springs, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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