Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Triadelphia, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Triadelphia. Triadelphia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Triadelphia beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 242 in 1850, a peak of 1,461 in 1980, 669 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 7 maps from 1902 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Triadelphia, 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 Triadelphia.
Its public schools are run by the Ohio County Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 225 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 89 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Triadelphia.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Triadelphia has chilly winters and pleasant summers. At 84°F, Triadelphia’s July high is below both West Virginia’s towns (86°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Triadelphia for work: only 1% work in town. Triadelphia’s average trip to work is 17 minutes. Since 2013, Triadelphia has lost 78 jobs, to 295 in 2023.
| Triadelphia | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Triadelphia beats the West Virginia average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Triadelphia.
| Triadelphia | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 12% |
| What stands out | Triadelphia | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.9% | 19.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 16.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Triadelphia home is worth about $177,000, up 4% in a year, close to the West Virginia typical home. 55% of Triadelphia households own their home.
| Triadelphia | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 55% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $714 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Among 55 West Virginia towns, just 5 have a lower share of conserved land than Triadelphia.
| Triadelphia | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 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. Triadelphia Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Triadelphia. Close and well known come first.
18 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
11 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
6 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco Arena
5 mi GardenOglebay Park
6 mi MuseumWest Virginia Independence Hall
40 mi AttractionChester teapotMeadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0 · Oglebay Park: Morganismysheltie (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · West Virginia Independence Hall: Nyttend, Public domain · Chester teapot: Navy2004, CC BY-SA 3.0
4 within 15 miles of the center of Triadelphia
About 1 of every 100 Triadelphia residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Town in West Virginia, US
Triadelphia is a town in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Wheeling Metropolitan Area. The population was 669 at the 2020 census.
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Triadelphia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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