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Ballard, WV

Ballard, WV.

Population: 1,420 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,759
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+26.5%
5-year appreciation
+41.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$211,333
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (24 mi)
Nearest airport
Willow Bend Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+23 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$605
Households with broadband internet
37.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,258
Average weekly wage
$801
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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