The Town FilesWhite Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
City in Greenbrier County · population 2,221 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,000
- Household income
- $46,178
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 39.8
White Sulphur Springs is a city of 2,221 people in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $117,000, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of West Virginia towns, hipper than 84% of West Virginia towns, better transit than 83% of West Virginia towns.
How White Sulphur Springs 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 White Sulphur Springs is worth $117,000, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $46,178, which is more affordable than 52% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $844 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Sulphur Springs | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,000 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $844 | $811 |
| Median household income | $46,178 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in White Sulphur Springs
| People | White Sulphur Springs | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 11.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in White Sulphur Springs
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Sulphur Springs since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 24, 1975 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 24, 1975.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 26, 1960.
Severe weather in Greenbrier County since 1996
Greenbrier County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 26, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4861: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2016 | Flood | DR-4273: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Greenbrier County
Greenbrier County had 12,789 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,155 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in White Sulphur Springs itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in White Sulphur Springs
1 public school with 324 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Elementary | PK-5 | 324 | 13.5 |
Towns near White Sulphur Springs
- Lewisburg, WV7.2 mi · 3,922 people · home $334,900
- Fairlea, WV8.8 mi · 1,720 people · home —
- Ronceverte, WV9.8 mi · 1,572 people · home $130,300
- Covington, VA17.3 mi · 5,737 people · home $83,500
- Mallow, VA18.1 mi · 671 people · home $110,100
- Alderson, WV19.2 mi · 975 people · home $130,400
- Rupert, WV23.9 mi · 877 people · home $104,000
- Clifton Forge, VA26.0 mi · 3,555 people · home $109,500
White Sulphur Springs questions
Is White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Sulphur Springs scores better for retirees than 65% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 42%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in White Sulphur Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in White Sulphur Springs is valued at $117,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,178, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $844 a month.
What is the weather like in White Sulphur Springs?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does White Sulphur Springs get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Sulphur Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 24, 1975. 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)