The Town FilesWeirton, West Virginia
City in Hancock County · population 19,163 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $133,500
- Household income
- $59,575
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 47.4
Weirton is a city of 19,163 people in Hancock County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $133,500, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of West Virginia towns, better for retirees than 83% of West Virginia towns, more walkable than 80% of West Virginia towns.
How Weirton 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 Weirton is worth $133,500, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $59,575, which is more affordable than 64% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $746 a month. 69.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weirton | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,500 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $746 | $811 |
| Median household income | $59,575 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.3% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Weirton
| People | Weirton | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.4% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Weirton
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weirton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 29, 2021 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 18 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 Hancock County
Hancock County had 9,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,483 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Weirton itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Weirton
4 public schools with 1,881 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Elementary | PK-4 | 773 | 11.7 |
| Weir High School | 9-12 | 570 | 13.9 |
| Weir Middle School | 5-8 | 538 | 12.5 |
| Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Weirton
- Toronto, OH4.3 mi · 5,303 people · home $108,800
- Follansbee, WV5.1 mi · 2,848 people · home $133,900
- Steubenville, OH5.6 mi · 18,161 people · home $130,700
- Mingo Junction, OH6.3 mi · 3,347 people · home $104,000
- Hooverson Heights, WV6.3 mi · 2,582 people · home $154,600
- Wintersville, OH7.8 mi · 3,765 people · home $141,100
- Hanover, PA10.1 mi · 3,343 people · home $243,200
- Smith, PA10.4 mi · 4,233 people · home $175,800
Weirton questions
Is Weirton, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weirton scores better for retirees than 83% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 28%. 25.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.4).
How much does a house cost in Weirton?
The median owner-occupied home in Weirton is valued at $133,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,575, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $746 a month.
What is the weather like in Weirton?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Weirton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weirton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 29, 2021. 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)