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Branchland, WV

Branchland, WV.

Population: 5,299 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Branchland, WV is $91,071 — down 14.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $153,750 after a median 69 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$91,071

Typical home value

-14.3%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$91,071
1-year appreciation
-14.3%
3-year appreciation
-22.3%
5-year appreciation
-14.5%
10-year appreciation
-0.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$117,853
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$153,750
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$59
1-year sale-price change
+23.0%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
Schools include
Guyan Valley Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (24.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
23.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,113
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,629

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Crazy Horse Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, PAINTSVILLE ARH HOSPITAL, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+13 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
15.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$412
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,750
Average weekly wage
$749
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Other Services, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BranchlandState medianUS median
Typical home value$91,071$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$153,750$186,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$412$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 typical home value in Branchland, WV?
$91,071.
What is the median sale price in Branchland, WV?
$153,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Branchland, WV?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Branchland, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Branchland, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide.
Is Branchland, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Branchland, WV. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Branchland, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Branchland, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Branchland, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Branchland, WV?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Branchland, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Branchland, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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