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Point Pleasant, WV

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Point Pleasant, WV

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 12
Population4,009
Foreign Born0.2%
Population Density1,659people per mi²
Median Age47.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

49/100

51% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Point Pleasant, West Virginia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $10k$19k
Comfortable $22k$33k
Luxury $74k+$114k+
Elite (Top 5%) $99k+$154k+
Affordability Ratio

126%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B+
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean71%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
9
Positive
14
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.8mi

Airport

Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport

1.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Gallipolis, OH

4.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.4 mi
Marina1Nearest 5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 93 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$41k-11.2%
46% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$339k
48% below US avg
College Educated
22.6%
35% below US avg
WFH
4.4%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
61.1%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$114k
60% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 86% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+38.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+55.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.78 / 1k Residents51% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+22.1%
Burglary
3.38 / 1k Residents160% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.40 / 1k Residents43% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (200% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season207 days286 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.9"
Elevation574 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C-
Weak450 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,659/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 284 mi · coast 343 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$15.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityColumbus906k people are 90 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital44 miCharleston, WV
Nearest Prison7.9 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:35:57.000Z

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