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A town of 1,336, settled in 1904.
Mullens’ best subject grade is an A+ for cost of living; its weakest is a D− for hazard risk. On cost of living, just 4 of West Virginia’s 141 towns do better. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 98% of the country. Only 12 of West Virginia’s 141 towns score lower on hazard risk. Mullens Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Mullens has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Mullens beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
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Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within West Virginia), ordered by how far Mullens is from typical.
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Census counts: 1,425 in 1920, a peak of 3,544 in 1960, 1,480 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1946 and 5 maps from 1912 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mullens, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Mullens.
The typical Mullens home is worth about $55,000, down 4% in a year, 69% below the West Virginia typical home. 83% of households own their home in Mullens, above both West Virginia’s towns (68%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Wyoming County Schools. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullens Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 144 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WV on state tests and graduation
23% of adults smoke cigarettes in Mullens, above both the West Virginia town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Mullens. Mullens beats the West Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| Mullens | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 31% | 23% |
| What stands out | Mullens | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.8% | 19.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 47.7% | 55.5% |
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 59.1% | 66.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 136 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mullens.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mullens has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Mullens is 84°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Mullens for work: only 9% work in town. Jobs based in Mullens fell to 451 in 2023, 209 fewer than in 2013. 14% of Mullens residents live below the poverty line.
| Mullens | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.4% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). Mullens has lost 8.7% of its people since 2020, down to 1,336 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 24% across West Virginia.
| Mullens | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 21% | 18% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.6 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Mullens | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.2% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.8% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 26.6% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.3% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.6% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.5% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.9% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.9% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.4% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.7% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Mullens's reported crime rate is well below West Virginia's. Mullens’ property crime rate is 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Mullens | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.5 per 1,000 residents | 16.8 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.6 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
| Mullens | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bright Bridge Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Mullens City Pool | — | 1 |
| 3. Captain J.F. Lyttle Jr. Memorial Parks and Playground | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Mullens; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Mullens residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
9 notable people were born in Mullens.
City in West Virginia, US
Mullens is a city in Wyoming County, West Virginia. The population was 1,475 at the time of the 2020 census. Located in a valley along the Guyandotte River within a mountainous region of southern West Virginia, the town was nearly destroyed by flash flooding in July 2001. While the town has attempted to redevelop with the aid of state and federal recovery money, many local businesses and residents have left the area permanently. Each spring, Mullens hosts the Dogwood Festival, a community celebration held at the end of April. The festival includes a parade through downtown, food and craft vendors, car shows, live music, and other family-oriented activities.
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Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
9 notable people were born here, including Mike D'Antoni and Christy Martin.