Blennerhassett, WV, 2013
Blennerhassett’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,225 in 2000, 3,118 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1904 on.
- 1887Blennerhassett is settled
BlennerhassettWV
A town of 3,282, settled in 1887. Public schools that outperform most of West Virginia.
2 bordering townsMap →
Blennerhassett Island Historic District · Photo: WVhybrid · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
3,282
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$180K
Census ACS
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
45.7
years
Jobs based here
406
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#16 of 61 in WV
Is Blennerhassett a good place to live?
Blennerhassett gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $180K, 3.1 years of the Parkersburg metro’s $57K median household income. It grades B− overall, ranked 16th of 61 in West Virginia. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 85% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, and FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 74% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. On the plus side, its schools rank ahead of 84% of West Virginia towns. Only 10 of West Virginia’s 141 towns score lower on the outdoors. Blennerhassett has 1 place on the National Register. Among 61 West Virginia towns, just 5 have a lower typical journey to work than Blennerhassett.
What makes Blennerhassett stand out
Where Blennerhassett beats most towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Blennerhassett for work
Where Blennerhassett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
406jobs based in Blennerhassett
1%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Blennerhassett grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within West Virginia), ordered by how far Blennerhassett is from typical.
HealthCamden Clark Medical Center 3.2 miles awayDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 5.3% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Jobs & income$88K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Blennerhassett: who provides what
Blennerhassett is unincorporated, so Wood County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMon Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLubeck PSDNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWood CountyWood County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWood Clerk of the County CommissionWood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP codes26181, 2610126181 63% · 26101 37%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett pairs an A− for schools with modest home prices, looks healthier within West Virginia than nationally and has commutes shorter than most of West Virginia.
HealthD
Blennerhassett earns a D for health
Within West Virginia it is healthier than 60% of the 61 graded towns: much of West Virginia scores lower on these measures.
The share of adults in Blennerhassett who smoke cigarettes is 16%, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 14%. Only 4 of the 61 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Blennerhassett. Among adults locally, 31% have been diagnosed with depression. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Blennerhassett is ahead of West Virginia on 8 and behind on 1.
15%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Blennerhassett | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 44% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 81% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 12% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Blennerhassett | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.2% | 16.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 9.6% |
Camden Clark Medical Center
3.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
60th
percentile among WV towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Blennerhassett earns an A− for schools
That grade comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $180K.
Its public schools are run by the Wood County Schools. 2 public schools serve Blennerhassett, with 1,056 students in all.
84%of WV districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhassett Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 534 | A− |
| Blennerhassett Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 522 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WV on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Blennerhassett stands out in West Virginia and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
The average commute for its 1,209 working residents takes 15.4 minutes, against 26.6 across West Virginia.
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs locally rose by 84, to 406. The share of residents in Blennerhassett who live below the poverty line: 9.3%. Also worth knowing: only 6 of the 61 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher typical household income than Blennerhassett. The top destinations are Parkersburg (35%), Vienna (5%) and Marietta (3%).
1%work in town
| Blennerhassett | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 14% | 8% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 17% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Blennerhassett1%
Parkersburg35%
Vienna5%
Marietta3%
Charleston3%
6 mi
median commute distance
406
jobs based in Blennerhassett
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 33% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Blennerhassett, with inland flooding at the top
Since 1998, 50 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Blennerhassett. The FEMA risk score for Blennerhassett comes to 74 of 100, close to West Virginia’s towns (69 of 100) and above U.S. towns (44 of 100). Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 88% come from inland flooding.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
50
paid flood claims since 1998
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Blennerhassett: four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 11 inches of snow, with January nights at 23° and July afternoons at 86°.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring41–66°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
No age group stands out in Blennerhassett against West Virginia
Four-year graduates: 29% of adults 25 and older here, 24% across West Virginia. No broad age group is more than 4 points off the West Virginia average. For residents in Blennerhassett, the share who are 65 or older is 25%.
45.7median age · WV 42.7
| Blennerhassett | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 45.7 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
BlennerhassettWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school29%
Some college16%
Associate’s21%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.5 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Blennerhassett | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.4% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.2% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.7% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.8% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.6% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.2% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.8% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.4% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,300, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B+
A larger share of households live in a home they own in Blennerhassett than in most of West Virginia or the rest of the country
For Blennerhassett, the typical rent is $1,117 a month.
$169Kmedian sale price
| Blennerhassett | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,117 a month | $874 a month | $1,185 a month |
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →The Wilds and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Blennerhassett. Close and well known come first.
40 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
33 mi Park & preserveMcClintic Wildlife Management Area
15 mi MuseumCampus Martius Museum
15 mi MuseumOhio River Museum
19 mi MuseumOld Meigs County Courthouse
15 mi MuseumThe CastleSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · McClintic Wildlife Management Area: Steve from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Campus Martius Museum: Snoopywv, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio River Museum: Wolfgang8741, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Meigs County Courthouse: Nyttend, Public domain · The Castle: Chrispainter1966, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Blennerhassett
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Blennerhassett
West Virginia University at ParkersburgUniversity or college · Public · Parkersburg7.2 mi$4,612 in-state tuitionMarietta CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marietta, OH14.7 mi$39,652 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Blennerhassett residents are enrolled in college, about the same as West Virginia.
About Blennerhassett
CDP in West Virginia, United States
Blennerhassett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,118 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft
Blennerhassett’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Blennerhassett.
WashingtonLubeckBlennerhassett
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WV rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhassett | #16 | B− | B+ | — | A− | D |
| Washington | — | — | B− | — | A− | C+ |
| Lubeck | — | — | B+ | — | A− | C+ |
Washington and Lubeck have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Blennerhassett, Washington and Lubeck report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Blennerhassett with a neighbor →
Questions about Blennerhassett
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Blennerhassett, WV a good place to live?
Blennerhassett grades B− overall, better than 51% of U.S. towns and #16 of 61 in West Virginia. It grades D for health and A− for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Blennerhassett, WV expensive?
Not for the area. The typical home is worth about $180,000, 2% above the West Virginia typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.