The Town FilesBeverly, West Virginia
Town in Randolph County · population 622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,200
- Household income
- $30,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 46.1
Beverly is a town of 622 people in Randolph County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $118,200, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of West Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 80% of West Virginia towns, quieter than 79% of West Virginia towns.
How Beverly ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beverly is worth $118,200, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $30,000, which is more affordable than 9% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $519 a month. 45.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beverly | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,200 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $519 | $811 |
| Median household income | $30,000 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 45.8% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Beverly
| People | Beverly | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.4% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Beverly
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 20.0°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.9 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 9, 1980 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 1980.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 23, 1999.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Flood | DR-4932: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2019 | Flood | DR-4455: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 10,467 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,695 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Beverly itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Beverly
1 public school with 243 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Elementary School | PK-5 | 243 | 12.8 |
Towns near Beverly
- Elkins, WV5.6 mi · 6,934 people · home $152,700
- Mill Creek, WV9.5 mi · 560 people · home $95,000
- Belington, WV12.4 mi · 1,805 people · home $104,400
- Parsons, WV20.2 mi · 1,327 people · home $96,300
- Buckhannon, WV21.7 mi · 5,186 people · home $158,100
- Philippi, WV23.0 mi · 2,929 people · home $114,500
- Thomas, WV29.5 mi · 611 people · home $157,400
- Davis, WV29.5 mi · 600 people · home $177,100
Beverly questions
Is Beverly, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beverly scores better for retirees than 98% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 79%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Beverly?
The median owner-occupied home in Beverly is valued at $118,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $30,000, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $519 a month.
What is the weather like in Beverly?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 20.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 68.9 inches of snow.
Does Beverly get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 9, 1980. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)