Parkersburg, West Virginia

Population 31,343

Parkersburg is located in Wood County, WV. The population is 31,343, making Parkersburg the largest city in Wood County and the 3rd largest city in the state of West Virginia.

There are 22 public schools in Parkersburg with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Parkersburg is low , and there are 197 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Parkersburg is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Parkersburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Parkersburg include Belpre, Vienna and Lubeck.

Parkersburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Crime Rate

31.1% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 219
  • Violent Crimes: 63
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 329
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

78.46% Higher than national avg.
  • 197 offenders in Parkersburg
  • 62.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

298 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 10
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 14
  • Tanks & Spills: 267

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • West Virginia unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Parkersburg, WV and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Parkersburg's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
4 Private Schools

North Christian School

Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School

Parkersburg Catholic High School

Parkersburg Christian School

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

197 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Parkersburg, WV issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Parkersburg, WV issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $655
  • 1 Bedroom: $660
  • 2 Bedrooms: $802
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,070
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,153

Zip Codes

26101 26102 26103 26104 26105 26106 26150

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Environmental Hazards

298 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Parkersburg, WV has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Parkersburg, WV is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Parkersburg, WV is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.72°
  • February 34.22°
  • March 45.1°
  • April 55.62°
  • May 64.39°
  • June 71.55°
  • July 74.9°
  • August 73.46°
  • September 66.18°
  • October 54.9°
  • November 44.6°
  • December 33.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Parkersburg, WV

Earthquakes
Parkersburg, WV has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Parkersburg, WV has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Parkersburg, WV has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Parkersburg, WV has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Parkersburg, WV: $34,296

Unemployment

Unemployment in Parkersburg is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.02%
White Collar - 57.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
  • Sen. Joe Manchin III

City Representatives

  • David McKinley

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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38 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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