Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Unity Cafe
Coffee Shop
TCB
Coffee Shop
Crystal Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Honey Baked Ham
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) C-
Oakland
Attraction
Actors Guild
Theatre Arts
Veterans Museum
Museum
Smoot Theatre
Theatre Arts
Oil & Gas Museum
Museum
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History
Museum
Southwood Stage
Theatre Arts
Southwood Park water slide
Water Park
Belpre Historical Society
Museum
Emerson Lanes
Bowling Alley
Mid-Ohio Railroad Museum
Museum
Ren Dor Lanes
Bowling Alley
Belpre Pool
Water Park
Regal Grand Central Mall
Cinema
Blennerhassett Mansion
Museum
Food and Drink (44) A-
Napoli's Pizza
Fast Food
Polo Club
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Uncle Mike's Bar & Grill
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
My Way Lounge & Restaurant
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Napoli's Pizza
Fast Food
Lil Shoppe of Flavors
Fast Food
Pizza Place
Fast Food
Rax
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Parkersburg Art Center
Community Centre
Workout Gymn
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Nickles-Bakery Thrift Store
Bakery
Mother Earth Foods
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Mchappy's
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Bakery Discount Center
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
McHappy’s Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Foodland
Grocery Store
Northend Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Corning Park
Park
Fort Neal Park
Park
Quincy Park
Playground
Quincy Park
Park
Avery Street Historic District
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
City Park
Park
Albert Woofter Park
Park
Point Park
Park
Murphy Park
Park
Nemesis Park
Park
Fort Boreman Park
Park
Southwood Park
Park
Stones Fort Monument
Park
Depot Park
Park
OVRCCC Park
Park
Civitan Park
Park
Civitan Park
Park
Howe’s Grove Park
Park
Blennerhassett Island Historic District
Park
Shops (51) A-
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
BV Aquarium
Pets
Frames Etc Fashion Eyewear
Optician
Goldfinger Antique Mall
Furniture
Blennerhassett Antiques
Furniture
Jacqui's
Hairdresser
Select Office Services
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Tan-A-Lot
Beauty
Big Sandy
Furniture
Bob's Market
Florist
Pioneer Supply
Home Improvement
Certified
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
GoMart
Convenience Store
Lute Supply
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Gabe's
Clothing
Hornor & Harrison
Clothing
D.J. Wingrove & Sons
Fashion
Urban Hairstylist
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Parkersburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Parkersburg is 84/100 - which is 2% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime F

Parkersburg crime rates are 3,905 per 100k, which is 159% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
3,464 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
442 crimes per 100k D
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employment F

The median income in Parkersburg is $37,933 - which is 11% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$37,933 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Camden Clark Primary Care
Clinic
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Wood County Sheriff's Office
Police
Camden Clark Medical Center
Hospital
Kroger pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Bowling & Dunn Family Dentistry
Dentist
Bowling & Dunn Family Dentist
Dentist
Parkersburg Medical Park
Doctor
Cox Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eckels Orthodontics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Department of Veteran Affairs
Clinic
Parkersburg Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hawkins Family Dentistry
Dentist
PARS Imaging Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Cornerstone Health Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Parkersburg home prices are $89,800 - which is 16% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$89,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Parkersburg graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (20) F
Jefferson Elementary Center
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Fairplains Elementary School
Franklin Elementary Center
Criss Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
North Christian School
Van Devender Middle School
Belpre Elementary School
Gihon Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School
Hamilton Middle School
Edison Middle School
Martin Elementary School
Parkersburg Academy
Worthington Elementary School
Parkersburg Christian School
Blennerhassett Elementary School
Blennerhassett Middle School
High Schools (7) F
Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg South High School
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center
Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr
Parkersburg Catholic High School
Belpre High School
Parkersburg Christian School
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
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ratings D-

Parkersburg has an overall rating of 51% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes D
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Parkersburg Area Facts

  • Parkersburg has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Parkersburg crime rates are 159% higher than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Parkersburg is 2% lower than the West Virginia average

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Living in Parkersburg, WV 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I am a resident of Parkersburg, VA. The living conditions here are not the greatest. The population is a little over 30, OO0 with 25% living in poverty. The advantage of the area is it's small and quaint but the crime rate is considerably higher than the national average. The une ...Read More mployment rate is over 5% and the average person here who rents only grosses around $19,000. The cost of living is fairly inexpensive. The properties are extremely reasonable if you have a secured a career as an engineer or another high paying job. You really can get a good amount of square footage for under 100, 000.

Parkersburg, WV is full of history dating back to the Civil War with the museums taking you back in time. Exploring Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park offers a beautiful view of the Ohio River. There are plenty of trails to take in to receive nature's therapy. The fish jumping out the river and horseback riding through the forest provides a great sense of serenity that these mountains hold preciously. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Parkersburg? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Corning Park
      Fort Neal Park
      Quincy Park
      Quincy Park
      Avery Street Historic District
      Bicentennial Park
      City Park
      Albert Woofter Park

      Entertainment

      Oakland
      Actors Guild
      Veterans Museum
      Smoot Theatre
      Oil & Gas Museum
      Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History
      Southwood Stage
      Southwood Park water slide

      Food & Drink

      Napoli's Pizza
      Polo Club
      KFC
      Subway
      Hardee's
      Uncle Mike's Bar & Grill
      Wendy's
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Parkersburg? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Parkersburg.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Parkersburg? The cost of living in Parkersburg is 84/100 - which is 2% lower than West Virginia.
      Parkersburg
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Parkersburg? Parkersburg crime rates are 3,905, which are 159% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      3,905 per 100k people

      68% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      68% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Parkersburg? The median income in Parkersburg is $37,933 which is 11% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $37,93331% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,40822% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Parkersburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Camden Clark Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Kroger pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cox Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Parkersburg Medical Park

      A+ Housing

      What are Parkersburg home prices? Parkersburg home prices are $89,800 - which is 16% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $89,80051% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67129% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Parkersburg have good schools? The Parkersburg graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Parkersburg a good place to live? Parkersburg has an overall rating of 51% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      8 total surveys

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