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Pipestem, WV

Pipestem, WV.

Population: 541 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$203,104
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+22.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$203,104
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)

Annual precipitation
41.8 in
Annual snowfall
18.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (8 mi)
Nearest airport
Hinton-Alderson Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-12 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$312
Households with broadband internet
17.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,506
Average weekly wage
$893
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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

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

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