The Town FilesMoundsville, West Virginia
City in Marshall County · population 8,093 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,600
- Household income
- $49,048
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 44.1
Moundsville is a city of 8,093 people in Marshall County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $118,600, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks more walkable than 92% of West Virginia towns, more vibrant than 87% of West Virginia towns, easier by car than 79% of West Virginia towns.
How Moundsville 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 Moundsville is worth $118,600, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $49,048, which is more affordable than 57% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $834 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moundsville | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,600 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $834 | $811 |
| Median household income | $49,048 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Moundsville
| People | Moundsville | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Moundsville
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moundsville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an F1, struck on January 9, 1998 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 24, 1998.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | DR-4787: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4783: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 10,545 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,055 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Moundsville itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Moundsville
5 public schools with 1,306 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundsville Middle School | 6-8 | 402 | 10.6 |
| Mcninch Primary School | PK-2 | 366 | 12.2 |
| Central Elementary School | 3-5 | 258 | 9.9 |
| Washington Lands Elementary School | PK-5 | 238 | 12.5 |
| Gateway Achievement Center | 5-12 | 42 | 8.4 |
Towns near Moundsville
- Shadyside, OH3.5 mi · 3,454 people · home $143,100
- Bellaire, OH6.5 mi · 3,870 people · home $85,400
- Bethlehem, WV9.2 mi · 2,605 people · home $200,000
- Wheeling, WV10.8 mi · 27,052 people · home $146,500
- Martins Ferry, OH12.6 mi · 6,260 people · home $96,200
- St. Clairsville, OH13.6 mi · 5,096 people · home $199,000
- New Martinsville, WV20.2 mi · 5,204 people · home $128,300
- Barnesville, OH23.3 mi · 4,008 people · home $114,800
Moundsville questions
Is Moundsville, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moundsville scores better for retirees than 16% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 38%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Moundsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Moundsville is valued at $118,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,048, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $834 a month.
What is the weather like in Moundsville?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Moundsville get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moundsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on January 9, 1998. 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)