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Birch River, WV

Birch River, WV.

Population: 723 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$137,226
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$137,771
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (12 mi)
Nearest airport
Summersville Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$371
Households with broadband internet
37.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,849
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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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