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Crime in Moundsville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Moundsville. Key points include:
There were 140 total crimes in Moundsville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Moundsville is 1,813.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Moundsville is 233.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Moundsville is 1,580.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Moundsville is -14.41% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Moundsville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Moundsville / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 140 | 1,813.9 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 233.2 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 181.4 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 122 | 1,580.7 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 122 | 1,580.7 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 78.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Moundsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Moundsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Moundsville is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Moundsville is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Moundsville is $124,991.
The median income in Moundsville is $49,048.
Moundsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Moundsville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Moundsville | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 48 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Moundsville, WV Weather
The average high in Moundsville is 62.9° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 82.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 17.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Moundsville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 17.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Moundsville
I live in moundsville, just south of wheeling. The drug addiction here is getting worse by the day, but definitely not crime ridden enough to make this list!!!
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Moundsville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Moundsville
The current population in Moundsville is 7,869. The population has decreased 16.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,869 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,934 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 8,056 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 8,195 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 8,356 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 8,486 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 8,651 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 8,737 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 8,858 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,888 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,960 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 9,048 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 9,277 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 9,342 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 9,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Moundsville
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Moundsville is:
92.1% White with 7,248 White residents.
0.2% African American with 15 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 146 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 275 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 185 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Moundsville | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Moundsville
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Moundsville is 54.1% female with 4,261 female residents.
Moundsville is 45.9% male with 3,608 male residents.
| Gender | Moundsville | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Moundsville for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Moundsville completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Moundsville completed 9-12th grade.
49.0% of adults in Moundsville completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Moundsville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Moundsville completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Moundsville completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Moundsville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Moundsville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Moundsville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Moundsville | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 49.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Moundsville, West Virginia
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3.1% of households in Moundsville earn Less than $10,000.
9.2% of households in Moundsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in Moundsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.6% of households in Moundsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Moundsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Moundsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Moundsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.7% of households in Moundsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Moundsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Moundsville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Moundsville | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
