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Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg · Wood County · WV 26101
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$98K
Median Price
33/100
Walk Score
8.3/10
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Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
83/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
33/100
WYLT Score72/100
Our Take
Parkersburg offers inexpensive homes and a tight-knit feel, but serious environmental and safety concerns loom large. The flood risk, legacy industrial pollution, and lack of public transit make it a risky place to settle for most people.
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The Good
- ✓Low home prices (median $97k), inexpensive rent (median $772), good public schools (average rating 8.3), strong sense of community
Real Talk
- !High flood risk (Zone AE), potential contamination from DuPont, low median income ($43k) limits local economic growth, car‑dependent lifestyle with almost no public transit
- $Annual flood insurance premiums
- $Potential environmental remediation costs
- $Higher commuting costs if living far from job centers
Best For
Families looking for low-cost housingRetirees wanting a small-town vibePeople who can commute by car
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Parkersburg, WV
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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